Articles by Stefan

Dear EarthTalk: Is the so-called “greening” of Antarctica as its ice melts actually helping to prevent climate change given that plant life absorbs and stores …more

The poetic form of this poem is a pantoum.  It repeats the first and last line of the first stanza through out the poem. The …more

What do you do when you suddenly decide you want to have rolls with what you’re cooking…but it’s only an hour ‘til dinner?  That’s what …more

Travel Inspires Did you know that without even traveling, looking at maps are known to make people happy? Mentally, we get a boost when we …more

October is a great month on the East End. I saw “Small Things Like These” at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival on October 5th …more

NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT  

The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate Lisa Wingate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, [which has sold more …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called attribution science and how does it relate to climate change?                   ~ William C., New York, NY Attribution science is a …more

Living With A Star: Science that Matters to People… A Free, Virtual Lecture Tuesday, November 12, 7-8pm  LOCATION: Hamptons Observatory (online) WEBSITE: www.hamptonsobservatory.org/events CO-HOST: Suffolk …more

November Animals of the Month MOLLY: Six-year-old Molly came to ARF when her family could no longer care for her. Now, Molly spends her days …more

Phyllis Lomitola, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy …more

November 2024 There will be a Full Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024. In November 2024, skygazers will be able to witness the Super Beaver …more

Beyond Paris: Discovering Honfleur’s Hidden Charm As the ms Rotterdam, Holland America’s flagship, docked in Le Havre, my husband Marcus and I faced a choice. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel November 11th. This date is more than just a day off from work or school as it was established as a …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel By now most vacationers travelers have visited their favorite place for relaxation or have explored new locales before the summer ended. …more

by Lawrence Spiro This poem uses an anaphora or repetition of the first and last line of the first stanza that unite at the end …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis The tourist are gone now and the seniors at the Playhouse where the Senior Nutrition Center is located, are especially happy …more

Eat with your Eyes The fall season in our area usually evokes images of leaves changing, heartier cuisine and warmer wardrobes.  The emotional and cultural …more

Everyone has “those relatives.” The ones you don’t talk about…or when you do it comes down to, “Whatever happened to…I wonder what they’re up to?” …more

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab on the International Space Station (A Free, Virtual Lecture) Tuesday, October 15, 7-8pm  LOCATION: Hamptons Observatory (online) WEBSITE: www.hamptonsobservatory.org/events CO-HOST: Suffolk …more

More Than 5,000 Walkers and Supporters Raise Over $600,000 to Support the Fight Against Heart Disease & Stroke The American Heart Association, a relentless force …more

Animals of the Month MARA: Adopted as a kitten, Mara, now seven-years-old, was recently brought back to ARF when her family could no longer care …more

POETRY with Lawrence Spiro September begins apple picking on Long Island orchards.  This poetry column consists of three parts:  first, the story of Johnny Apple …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Having turned into an annual, must see Historic Hudson Valley’s holiday event, this year’s 20th anniversary of the Great Jack O’Lantern …more

You Are What You Eat Ever crave something specific after you surf?  Do you have a few practices or theories around what you should consume …more

September and the summer went out with a bang this year. The Fire Department of NY held their annual fishing tournament the first Monday after …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Words aren’t enough to show how the Montauk seniors and this reporter feel about the happiness and welcome feeling that our …more

The Echo of Old Books The Echo of Old Books written by Barbara Davis is a wonderfully written story that pulls the reader back in …more

♦ OCTOBER 2024 ♦  

For all programs and library special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Sunday October 6 at 1pm: Friends Book Group This Other Eden by Paul Harding Thu, …more

Dover’s Majestic Cliffs & Canterbury’s Sacred Splendor One of the highlights of our latest adventure was finally seeing the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and …more

Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately mitigate their impact?                ~ R.K., …more

October 2024 There will be a New Hunter’s Moon October 2, 2024: On October 2, 2024, the Hunter’s Moon will arrive as the first new Moon …more

The weather has cooled, the windows are open, so, it’s time to turn the oven back on!  I woke up the other day with the …more

Chris Miller, Montauk born and raised, caught the over 600 pound tuna on our cover this month using a live bluefish for bait, 25 miles …more

photos by Lorraine Salvato In a night that will be remembered, Kathleen Fee lit up The Surf Lodge with an electrifying performance to celebrate the …more

by Sue Giustino 68 years is a long time to do anything, but being married for that long takes a special relationship and impressive longevity …more

Animals of the Month KAREN: Karen, a young mama cat recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program with her three kittens; Will, Grace …more

Stonehenge: A Dream Come True I adjusted the brim of my warm hat, peering out the coach window as the English countryside whizzed by in …more