Montauk Columns

This Mothers’ Day poem is dedicated to all the mothers who are putting their lives and families on hold to tend to the sick and …more

May 2020 Dear Montauk Sun Readers, We all have heard about Heroes. We pray for all and look forward, maybe more than ever, to come …more

With an initial donation and support from the volunteer group East End Cares, a group of local Montauk residents have been making “Masks for Montauk,” …more

  A Last Minute Cruise! Who hasn’t received at times some of these enticing emails that offer one of these last minute getaways at a …more

  by Patria Baradi Pacis February Birthdays I’ve always wondered what day one actually celebrated ones birthday if one was born during a leap year …more

  Spring has sprung folks and once this COVID-19 pandemic passes, we can get ourselves back outdoors and enjoying the more natural things in life. …more

April 2020 Dear EarthTalk: How is it that fungi can help clean up contaminated soils? – M. Sharpe, Canton, CT Like animals, fungi derive energy …more

  This poem, written in the Terza Rima format, is about the unprecedented challenge we are all facing now. Covid -19 is a global concern …more

  Dear Montauk Sun Fans, I am a fan of The Montauk Sun.  I am a fan because it shares the great life that we …more

  Taking Control A classic human instinct is trying to control what is impossible to control to then become upset that we cannot while simultaneously …more

April 2020 Aries (March 21 – April 20) — Happy birthday Aries! You can rise to challenges others throw at you. If anybody wants to …more

April Animals of the Month Photos by Will Yennie SIMON: Four-year-old Simon is a sweetheart. He loves attention and loves his treats! He can have …more

A Duck Pond Dilemma – Part Two: The Dilemma Howdy folks. I’d like to pick up from where we left off from last month’s discussion …more

  The Must-Have This Season: A Djellaba Part of the surfing ritual is the ceremonial change into and out of your wetsuit, often in the …more

March 2020 ARF Animals of the Month GINGER: This gorgeous girl is Ginger. She has the most interesting markings and colors! Come in and see …more

  A Nicklaus, Palmer, Watson Reunion in Florida! “The Reunion Resort is the only place in the world where one can play signature courses designed …more

Stargazing with Hamptons Observatory presented by William Francis Taylor, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:00-8:00pm Amagansett Library: 215 Main Street, Amagansett NY …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis January Birthdays January birthdays were celebrated by Marianne Menonna and Ruth Rutkowski. The group enjoyed a new menu prepared by Chef …more

  Dear EarthTalk: There are so many eco-labels out there these days. How can I tell which ones are valid and not just “greenwashing”?    …more

March 2020 Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — Happy birthday Pisces! A crucial decision requires your undivided attention. The current business situation involves new …more

by Sue Giustino Chicken and Biscuits is a new comedy filled with heart, soul and a little bit of shade, by composer-playwright and actor Douglas …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel According the groundhog, spring is on the way! What better way to make this prediction come true is to put yourself …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Do the Irish really say “The top of the morning to you” when greeting someone as might be shown in a …more

If you have poems or comment please send to larryspiro@aol.com.   THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE… INFANCY Time is measured in emotion Cry eat sleep …more

  Dear Friends, Members and Montauk Sun Readers, 2020 begins a new decade with peace, love, hope and justice.  We hope you are aware of our nonprofit …more

Flower Power March typically feels like the longest, most rainy and gray month of the year, the month we crave escape to sunshine and warm …more

  In February top College and High School basketball teams jockey for position before March Madness. The month started with a bang on Saturday February …more

Briarcliff Manor, NY – It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and …more

  Dear EarthTalk: What is perovskite-based solar all about, and how does it differ from silicon-based solar?            ~ Mary W., …more

A 32 Day Cruise on Holland America’s Rotterdam! Who hasn’t dreamt of a trip around the world? I, the senior that I am, am dreaming …more