10.02.2016 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Thinking about the winter escape As we wrap up one of the best weather summers that I can remember, I look forward to a bracing fall with cool crisp days framed by multi-colored foliage...
04.03.2016 Lifestyle Richard’s Almanac: Seeking the sun I don’t know whether it’s aging that makes me more stressed than ever as I plan a trip, but I certainly had a stressful week recently getting myself from...
05.24.2015 Columns Catching up on a winning winter at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club Gardiner’s Bay Country Club members have been in full swing — pun intended— during the winter and spring seasons.
04.05.2015 Columns Eye on the Ball: An Islander keeps score, major league style Hang around Shelter Island and you never know what will pop up next. In the bank last week I ran into young Ron Jernick, town worker who helps keep...
03.27.2015 Columns Adults only: Partying (in the afternoon) in Florida We all know that Florida is very friendly toward senior citizens. I believe that seniors make up the bulk of the population here, and many live in over-55 communities....