Ramblings & Writing, Weekend Coffee Share

October Ends Coffee Share

Good Morning, Everyone It is officially autumn here on the south shore of Long Island. The air is crisp, the trees are shedding their leaves, and the days are short (soon to be shorter). It’s a good time for a fresh cup of coffee. Pour your brew. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee… Continue reading October Ends Coffee Share

Ramblings & Writing, Weekend Coffee Share

Fishing From The Dock Coffee Share

Good Morning, Everyone It is simply lovely here on the south shore of Long Island. Cool crisp days lend themselves to watching birds in the yard and pleasant sleeping weather. We haven’t turned the heat on, yet. The house dust and windows could use a cleaning, but, nah, I’d rather sip my coffee and spend… Continue reading Fishing From The Dock Coffee Share

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Autumn Coffee Share

Good morning, Everyone. Fall has officially arrived on the south shore of Long Island. Cool temperatures, low humidity and autumn colors abound! Pour your brew. Let's catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would say that Matt and I sail the Bella Vela on the Great South Bay on these beautiful autumn days.… Continue reading Autumn Coffee Share

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Sunday in Florida

Good morning, Everyone. That's right, I am not home again. I am on the south east coast where damage from Hurricane Ian was thankfully minimal. It’s a balmy Sunday morning in Fort Pierce, Florida where I am with my cousins, Gloria and George, hunting for a pontoon boat. It’s a story I can tell fully… Continue reading Sunday in Florida

Weekend Coffee Share

The Family Picnic/Clambake

Summer hosts outdoor parties, picnics, clambakes, and reunions. These gatherings go by several names. My family has such a party each summer at my parents’ house. It goes by a few names—The Family Picnic or Clambake, The Reunion, The Crazy Truglio Day (as neighbors may refer). It doesn’t matter what it is called. Everyone knows… Continue reading The Family Picnic/Clambake