Making a Beer Run with Ed Lowe
Newsday columnist Ed Lowe passed away in 2011 from liver cancer. There was no greater read between the pages of Newsday than a new column by Ed Lowe. He told stories about real
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A Birthday Phone Call
I ventured outside to gather the Sunday papers, failing miserably in my attempt to dodge the raindrops. I know I’m old-fashioned, but I love reading the Sunday papers in the
To A/C or Not to A/C
When is it considered too early to turn on your air conditioner?There is no hard and fast rule, I guess. Depending on the weather, you might need to give it
Pins and Needles, Needles and Pins
Do you get squeamish if someone mentions the word “acupuncture?” I know I do. Just the thought of needles makes my knees go weak. Working at Winthrop Hospital, I regularly
Heaven With All The Bells and Whistles
By now, you might have heard about a new pinball arcade on Long Island. Unlike the video arcades proliferating the landscape in the ’80s, this space is dedicated to the
Gesundheit!
Tis the season to own a car wash. A sure sign of Spring on Long Island, along with the tulips and sprouting buds on the trees, is the thin layer
Most Accidents Happen at Home
I fractured a vertebra in my back. I wish I could say I hurt myself doing something noble, like saving a child from a burning building or making a diving
Taking the Mosquito Battle to the Next Level
Batman has The Joker, Superman has Lex Luthor and Spiderman has the Green Goblin. Every superhero has an archenemy. Sometimes the superhero wins, sometimes the archenemy wins. Both sides spend
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Chickening Out on Eating Lobster
When going out to dinner, I expect a pleasant dining experience. I’ll usually order something I am familiar with. Still, I always try to make it something that I couldn’t
Why Would Anyone Eat These Things?
When I first read about these delicacies, which are dubbed the “Shrimp of the Land,” I thought it was a joke article. I love satirical humor articles from sources like The