Montauk Columns

by Patria Baradi Pacis On February 19, I received an e-mail from Pastor Bill Hoffmann of the Montauk Community Church stating in part: “…Sunday, February …more

March 2021 Nuisance Wildlife Prevention: Happy New Year to everyone, and I hope this month finds you all happy, healthy and remaining vigilant during these …more

Carolyn Balducci will be moderating four ZOOM discussions in MARCH. Folks should email her at cbalducci@montauklibrary.org with the topic or book title indicated in the …more

MARCH 2021 Dear EarthTalk: Should rivers be given the same legal rights as people in order to protect them?              …more

March of 2021 is full of the unexpected for everyone. Expect the unexpected on all forefronts. Do not act out of emotions or be impulsive. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel First of all, let me say that remote learning for young children is not easy! I discovered this first hand when …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With plenty of time on our hands and with no place to venture and explore, it’s a good time to catch …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel In the past we’ve had the opportunity to attend unique events at various film festivals, but of course last year all …more

In partnership with CHRISTIE’S and hosted online by CHARITYBUZZ The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons, www.arfhamptons.org) announces it will host an online …more

Winter 2021: The Mute Swan’s Preening Ritual Happy New Year everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and you’re as eager as I …more

Winter 2021 Happy Birthday Rose Rutkowski First of all, this reporter wants to wish everyone a very Happy and a Healthy New Year! Second, I …more

by Paul Snyder 2021 the year of the “Get Back.” Get back to normal? Maybe. Whatever normal is. I started this as a Hoop Journal, …more

Winter 2021 Dear Montauk Friends, Happy and HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL.STAY SAFE. SAFETY is the most important focus of our life right now, along …more

Winter 2021 Kissed by Manatees in Florida’s Crystal River Much like a few of our commercial Montauk fishermen, manatees seek out a warmer spot when …more

Winter 2021 Surfing Resolutions In a year with so much uncertainty, going through the annual exercise of setting goals or making resolutions can feel a …more

Winter 2021 Dear EarthTalk: My New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier. Which fruits and vegetables are worth spending extra money on for organic varieties? …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel While the first falling snowflakes look beautiful as they settle on the ground, after that first allure, there are hazards to …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel There are many excellent programs to explore, now that time for viewing is extended, so expanding one’s palate in this area …more

Winter 2021 Renewal is the energy of life. Without renewal life ends. The more renewal you experience, the more alive you are. All life forms …more

Winter 2021 January 2021, we will be cleaning the slate across the board with a focus on creating new pathways for all. Focus on changing …more

December 2020: Our Snowy Guests This is a wonderful time of year when we welcome the young, juvenile Snowy owls to our area. Photographers, eager …more

by Sue Giustino Santa is coming to town… …to the Pink Frog Café on Saturday, December 12th and 19th between noon and 2pm!!! Stop by …more

December 2020 by Patria Baradi Pacis November & December Birthday Celebrants Where did 2020 go? For many of us, it’s been a challenging year especially …more

December 2020 OPERATION SMUSHIE SMUSHIE: This girl is a BIG mush, hence her name Smushie. Smushie came to ARF over five years ago, and sadly, …more

by Sue Giustino Jewelry, Bags, Clothing, Gifts and more…. Located on the corner of South Edgemere and South Emerson, across from Royal Atlantic, the new …more

December 2020 Your Bucket List Did it take a global pandemic to have a surf-trip epiphany? Maybe. Surfers that travel the globe for waves are …more

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Happy Holidays and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis In spite of the pandemic and wannabe astronomers unable to attend stargazing parties at different venues of Long Island, the Hampton …more

December 2020 Best fall run in years, and it’s just what the Dr. Ordered!!! Excuse the Pun. Despite the heavy winds, and having to wait …more

December 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Elon Musk plans to put thousands of new satellites into space to blanket Earth with high speed Internet. What are the …more

December 2020 There will be a Solar Eclipse on December 14, 2020. The energy surge will affect everyone; however, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces will feel …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Looking ahead to the holiday season, many families will probably be seeking mini getaways that can be reached by car. One …more

December 2020 St. Augustine, Nights of Lights, for the Holidays! If there has ever been a perfect place for the holidays it must be America’s …more

December 2020 Blackfish season hits full steam in the Fall. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, “Farmers Market” Steve & Pat, joined Captain Steve & I, …more

December 2020 Dear Montauk Friends and Members, Live in the NOW and LEAVE NO BEAUTIFUL WORD UNSAID. Life is beautiful and every moment could be …more

December 2020 This Villanelle is dedicated to the lost love of a poet.  If you have any comments or poems send them to Larryspiro@aol.com. Grey  …more

Welcoming visitors into a cozy and homey, old-time store filled with unique treats. Offering gift boxes, games, bath and body, sweet treats, cheeses and bread, …more

November 2020 Turkeys and Other Tick Eating Ground Birds: The wild turkey is an upland ground bird native to North America and the same species …more

by Debbie Tuma I have traveled my whole life, but never during a Covid pandemic. I managed to work from home, take walks in nature, …more

November 2020 The Ultimate Winter Workout   Would you take a surf trip to a destination that is crowded, inconsistent, competitive, cold, and only offers …more