Louie the Labrador
It was sometime in the fall of 2010, while visiting my son James and his college housemates, when we first encountered Louie the Labrador. He was their house dog in
Author: Paul DiSclafani
Understanding the Sacrifices of Our Veterans
We see and hear everyday about supporting those who serve in the military. It’s the one cause that unites both Democrats and Republicans. Throughout our history, this Country has been
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The Real Community at the Community Pool
As a kid growing up in Massapequa, you couldn’t keep me out of our backyard pool. It was the nexus of all our hot summer days, as my family owned
The Real Mother Goose
We’ve been neighbors with Tom and Jackie in Massapequa since moving next door in 1988. Jackie was having breakfast the other day when her cell phone rang. It was her
Are You Ready For Human Composting?
Sometimes, the garbage in my kitchen pail really stinks. Most of the time, it’s because somebody threw a food item into the pail a few days ago and now it
Oh Great, Another Giant Bug Invasion
In 2021, we were warned of the coming invasion of cicadas, giant flying bugs that hibernate underground and emerge every 17 years. Some people welcomed the return of these disgusting
Not My First Earthquake
Like many Long Islanders, I wasn’t quite sure what happened when the house shook at 10:23 am on April 5th. I was sitting on the edge of the bed, putting
Living With Fear Every Day
When saying goodnight to your spouse or kissing them on the cheek in the morning as they leave for work, you never know when it will be the last time.
I Saw the Light, I Think
My wife noticed that the small sconce light in the dining room was out. “Maybe you can take care of this today?” She asked, knowing that my days in retirement
Finally, a Scratch Off Winner!
I finally won real cash on a scratch-off game. After reading about people winning millions on scratch-off games, I wrote a column about Juan Hernandez of Uniondale, who won $10