09.28.2019 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Talkin’ shots I remember growing up when there were fewer vaccines given to kids. But we always had a large “vaccination mark” on our upper arms. The shot was for smallpox and...
09.12.2019 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Senior citizen bus The Senior Citizens Foundation of Shelter Island has voted unanimously to donate some $85,000 to the town’s Senior Center for a new bus. The bus will be capable of...
09.06.2019 Around the Island Richard’s almanac: So you think you want to live to 100? We tend to think of end-of-life issues when we plan for our retirement. Will I have enough cash to last me until the end? Will I have enough to...
08.23.2019 Around the Island Richard’s almanac: A Jack(ie) of all trades I met up with Jackie Smith last Friday at the library.
08.16.2019 Columns Richard’s Almanac: Summer grilling Like most of us I spend a great deal of time during the summer barbecuing. You just can’t beat the scent of different meats being grilled, filling the late...