Montauk Columns

April 2024 There will be a Mercury retrograde on April 1, 2024. It’s going to be entirely in fiery Aries. This means we should be …more

********************************************** The Library by Willow DuBrovin I look to thoughts for comfort, a thirst for knowledge, I couldn’t quench. I venture to fulfill, I venture …more

There’s nothing like March Madness in college basketball. Most teams have to win their conference tournament to get into the field of 68 that compete …more

by Debbie Tuma The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Networking Event at the East End Arts nearby on Main Street in Riverhead, on …more

Many Moods of Travel What brings out the best of moods, and the worst of moods? Travel of course!  Even with the best planning and …more

Trish, as everyone knew her, was born on March 29, 1966. She went to grammar school in Manhattan at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, afterwards …more

by Sue Giustino The Deep Hollow Ranch is the oldest working ranch in the U.S.A. Established in 1658, its history is rich. Still today it’s …more

Celebrating Loreto: A Jewel in Mexico’s Crown Spanning from the southern borders of the United States, Baja California is the world’s second-longest peninsula, sandwiched between …more

Animals of the Month SASHA: This three-year-old charmer absolutely loves being brushed. Sasha is looking for a personal groomer (we mean forever home) that can …more

Author Fredrick Bachman Years ago, someone in my book club recommended we read A Man Called Ove. It was a great read, both entertaining and …more

DATE: Sunday, March 3, 2024 TIME: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm CATEGORY: Film Screening & Discussion TITLE: RETURN TO SENDER: Women of Color in Colonial Postcards …more

by Debbie Tuma As a child, Graham Diamond loved to write stories, illustrate them, and turn them into comic books. He especially liked dinosaurs and …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel What makes a memorable movie besides the all important story line?  Often it is the “chemistry” between the two lead characters …more

HIGHLIGHTS A NEW EQUAL RIGHTS PROTECTION AMENDMENT TO THE NYS CONSTITUTION ON NOVEMBER BALLOT Saturday, March 9, 1-5 p.m., at LTV Studios, Wainscott             Set …more

March 2024 New Worm Moon: On March 10, a new moon in Pisces will be called the New Worm Moon. During this time, it is …more

On Saturday February 17th I drove 94 miles up island to the David S. Mack Sports Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead. Little did I …more

Dear EarthTalk: What ever became of the Biosphere 2 project in Arizona and what did we learn from it?         ~ B.C., Tampa, …more

The Embrace by Willow DuBrovin   As I look beyond the window, my fingers yearn To touch the snow that has last returned. The winter’s …more

Minnesota native Mariah Miltier, has been promoted to executive director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, replacing former director Jennifer Fowkes. Ms. Miltier originally joined the chamber in …more

Animals of the Month THYME: Two-year-old Thyme is one of the 14 cats that we now refer to as our “Thanksgiving” cats, rescued from a …more

Say Aloha! Cruising to Hawaii! Hawaii is a place that many people dream of visiting, and I was one of them. My husband had been …more

An anacoluthon is a word that describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence.   The description is similar to the latin nominativus …more

          Deborah L. Thompson, 73, peacefully passed away at her home in Montauk while surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. …more

The Man on the Train by Debbie Babitt “It was as if time had stopped when the body was dragged from the ocean. The intervening …more

By Sue Giustino The 16th annual Sag Harbor Doc Fest was a huge success. For 7 days in early December, Doc Fest events highlighted films …more

The start of the new year is the perfect time to contemplate happiness. Notoriously a season that is often held accountable for zapping joy, winter …more

Something About the Sea Montauk’s Tony Caramanico has not only made maintaining a journal cool, he has transformed his record keeping into art. Diligently and …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment?                        ~ M. Lind, Sturges, MI Given the escalating environmental challenges …more

January 2024 Happy New Year! On January 11, 2024, a New Moon in Capricorn began a new cycle. This aspect signifies a fresh start in …more

Manny Winick and Son is celebrating 70 years in the jewelry business. Continuing their commitment to promoting local art and creating an awareness of the …more

by Joseph Pipolo The Montauk Lighthouse Relights Historic Fresnel Lens The beacon knows her way around and around always looking, all ways. Perpetually piloting, her …more

FAMILIA by Lauren Rico In addition to being one of the top Classical music broadcasters in the country, Long Island native, Lauren Rico decided to …more

Dear EarthTalk: With colder weather on the way, what are some cheap and easy ways to winterize my house that will save energy?      …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony was held once again on November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Suzanne Koch …more

Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas Who hasn’t heard or seen pictures of Cabo’s world famous natural arch? Cabo San Lucas, also simply known as Cabo, is …more

Right This Way: A History of the Audience with Robert Viagas, theatre historian and author Sunday, December 3, 2023       2:30 pm – 4:00 …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Families around the world will soon be celebrating one of the most beautiful, blessed holidays of all…Christmas.  What is particularly special …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again the fantastic Holiday Train Show® made its grand return to The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in November, and runs through …more