It isn't often that I treat myself to a self-imposed three-day weekend. But since I feel like I got gypped in July, by working during the nice weather, I am taking full advantage of the forecast for the next few days. Soon the fall will roll around and days at the beach, by the pool and in the sun will slip away. Even though it feels like August just began (which it did last Friday), next week is already the middle of the month, and although I'm excited that the Hampton Classic Horse Show is ...
Six Things I’ve Learned in Six Months of Blogging
I started my blog in mid-February 2014 and it has now been about six months since its inception. If you’ve glanced at my ‘About’ page, you may have read that I started the blog after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from surgery. Mainly I saw it as a creative outlet and a way for me to find my voice. I have learned a lot in the six short months since I’ve begun the process – some things about blogging and social media in general and other things about myself. I am grateful ...
Battle of the Burger
I have been so excited for Long Island's Second Annual Battle of the Burger. First, I love burgers and second, I love getting to try burgers from ten different restaurants all in one place. What's better than that? The event is hosted by Long Island Pulse Magazine and originally began with 80 restaurants being nominated. Online voting opened on May 1st and ended June 15th with the top ten finalists being featured at the Shorefront Park in Patchogue on August 3rd for live voting and a chance ...
Remembering a Friend
Today would have been my friend Gaelle Spence's birthday. I know she would have wanted to spend the day celebrating in the company of friends and caring for her beloved horse, Flirt. Seven months ago, Gaelle passed away suddenly. I received the news on Christmas Eve after returning home from a holiday dinner. Reading the words was excruciating -- the pain prevented me from comprehending the meaning. My eyes flooded with tears and my heart sank - all I could do was sob for the rest of the ...