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Well underway
To the Editor:
In your January 29 online post titled, “South Ferry boat under construction — fare hike contemplated,” Stella Lagudis was quoted as stating: “North Ferry has been contemplating adding a new boat to its fleet, but its plans are still not solidified …” The article was subsequently changed to read, “North Ferry is planning to add a new boat to its fleet, but officials there aren’t yet ready to talk about details…” (more…)
CHARITY ROBEY PHOTO Marie Eiffel
Marie Eiffel makes it habit to get to know her regular customers, so when a man stopped by her Market on Bridge Street several times a couple of years ago, she began speaking with him and discovered he, like she, was from France.
He was the ambassador from France to the United States. (more…)
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Here it is, summer winding down, and I’ve still never been to a nude beach.
But before we start, let’s define terms. Nude and naked are not the same things, as you know, because naked is really naked, and nude is statues, art classes and the color of certain kinds of catalog underwear. Truth is not nude. Neither are the city, jaybirds or the day you were born. Power and ambition are certainly never nude. (more…)
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“Collision Course: The Vatican, the Nuns of America and the Meaning of Obedience,” a new book by Shelter Island’s Carol Galligan, will be published this week. (more…)
CHARITY ROBEY PHOTO | Charity’s Meatloaf hot from the oven.
“I have never run into an unlovable meatloaf, but I have loved some better than others.”
– Laurie Colwin “More Home Cooking”
Meatloaf, the comfort food of 1950s America has long been a palette for cooks. Mix whatever ground meats you like, add bread and seasonings, shape it into a loaf, cover with a sauce and cook it. When it meets with approval, name it after yourself. (more…)
