11.21.2018 Around the Island Off the Fork: Giving thanks like it’s 1621 If pilgrims and Native Americans actually had a feast of Thanksgiving in the fall of 1621, they probably ate bay scallops, and probably did not eat turkey. Certainly, the...
11.15.2018 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Home for the holidays Now that Halloween is over, it seems like the focus is on Christmas. It’s as though Thanksgiving might be forgotten. On Sunday I took the grandkids to see the...
11.15.2018 Around the Island What’s happening: November 15, 2018 A round-up of Shelter Island events and activities for the week of November 15, 2018.
11.15.2017 Around the Island Don’t be a turkey (or a chicken) … Take the plunge Calling all turkeys … and gorillas and clowns and superheroes! The 8th annual Turkey Plunge is Saturday, November 25 at 11 a.m. sharp at Crescent Beach. For the uninitiated,...
11.12.2017 Around the Island Gardening with Galligan: It’s farewell for now … And so the season draws to a close with enormous amounts of rain, really surprising downpours. This is exceptionally good for our evergreens, sending them into dormancy with their...