Stories Served Served Around The Table
Around The Table
Good Morning, Everyone. Now that we are having coffee together, you can see that I am back from Beach Week(s). The ocean was glorious, the beach warm, the cottage perfectly cozy, and the days lazy and rejuvenating. We shared this little piece of heaven with our dear friends playing, eating, reconnecting, and collecting memories. Now… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share: Post Beach Week
Good morning, Everyone. I am writing to you from my favorite place in the whole world. Davis Park Fire Island is a barrier beach community just five miles across the Great South Bay. Matt and I have been beach bummers here for 30+ years. We have amassed a posse of beach friends to share common… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share Beach Week
I began my school career at Deauville Gardens Elementary School in Copiague--a small hamlet on the South Shore of Long Island. It was the 60s. The community was diverse. My classes were a mix of white, black, and Puerto Rican children. There were kids who did not speak English and some who lived with collateral… Continue reading First Day at Greene Ave Elementary School
Good Morning, Everyone. Join me for a virtual cup of coffee. The sun is up, and the birds and squirrels are chattering. I wonder what all the excitement is about. I had a big travel week last week. It started with a flight to visit my daughter and grandkids on Hilton Head Island. The kids… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share 7-21-18
I am steeped in early 20th-century research for my book. How children played, went to school, and held onto friendships are my focus. The best stories come from first-hand accounts. This story was told by Pat Yanoti, my sister's father-in-law, and a long-time family friend. Thank you, Pat, for the wonderful memories. *******************************… Continue reading Kids’ Play
