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Good Growing

LSemmes — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:21:13 -0400

Very informative and inspiring to support local growers. I visit Makinajian farm at least once a week to grab a pie and pick up veggies. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Another place to check out if in the Vernon, NJ area is a small cheese-making farmer, Jonathon White, the home of Bobolink Dairy. His cows are grass-fed and cheese made from raw milk (very rare nowadays). He holds tours of the farm, bake bread from their outdoor oven, and may have a chance to taste the morning raw milk right out of the udder! YUM!

Great article Suzanne!

Saving Dough

organicgal — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:50:06 -0400

How timely is this article!!!

This should be read by....EVERYONE!!!!

Great article! Love Canvas!!

The one thing not mentioned (otherwise, I think everything is in this piece) is to start a food co-op with friends to buy bulk and get deep discounts. Neshaminy Valley in PA, www.nvorganic.com , is a great source for co-op items and will deliver to our area with (what used to be) a $350 minimum order.

Thanks!

Dinner Dilemmas Solved by a Personal Chef

organicgal — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:41:46 -0400

Great article! Great publication.

File under...everything you always wanted to know about a personal chef!

This may be the new way to go as the bridge between having to cook for oneself and family and eating out. It's all about time and money and the balance between.

Thanks!

Organic Schmorganic

organicgal — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:32:53 -0400

I hope Mr. Biltonen owns "The Apple Grower: A Guide for the organic orchardist" by Michael Phillips. Also, the public has really been a boon to keep the organic standards on the right road. Public comments on the internet are of HUGE value. As long as the public is interested in organic food, I don't think his prediction will come to fruition (sorry :) ).

As far as the lack of local produce in stores? It's a distribution issue and it's challenging. That's what CSAs are for. He could start a CSA fruit share in his neck of the woods and offer it to surrounding CSAs for starters. CSAs are to help farmers sell but not have to be dealing with being salespeople (or at least minimize the task).

Farming is a hard job. I'm glad this fellow is doing the work. I hope he gets as close to organic as possible for his sake, his workers, his family, his neighbors and his customers. Pesticides are just not good for people or the environment.

Fantuzzi: World Peace, World Music...

rainbow elk — Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:37:35 -0400

Fantuzzi's music is available thru his website, FantuzziMusic.com
CDBaby.com/fantuzzi2

Food For Thought

Anne — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:15:22 -0400

Thank you Dr. Christy for being you. I don't know you but feel as though I do. This article is fabulous. It is great to see that your mission is to help children and adults heal from diseases such as ADHD, asthma, and obesity. I am a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. I applaud you. Thank you again. Please write more articles on health and wellness.

All the Island’s a Stage

Pandadoll — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:17:04 -0400

Hopefully we will performing a selection from Artmosphere, the show at the Canvas Gallery August 14th.....If you would like to hear a little of Artmosphere come down & check it out. We would love to tell you a little more about the show.

Where are the Shellfish?

Chris O'Hara — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:18:22 -0400

I also wanted to share this letter from The NY Seafood Association to Nick Anastasi of the Suffolk County Fisheries Task Force, which I was CC'd on:

To Nick Anastasi - Suffolk County Fisheries Task Force

Hi Nick,

I recently saw the Newsday article concerning the possible replacement of the failing outfall pipe from the Southwest Sewer District. I understand the approximate cost of the replacement is 150 million dollars. There is another possibility to consider that may allow major improvements to our bay rather than just a return to the status quo.

The sewer district discharge has dramatically affected the water quality of the Great South Bay. Because the outfall by-passes the bay and discharges directly into the ocean, over 20 million gallons of fresh water a day has been removed from the groundwater flow into the bay. That groundwater had previously provided important nutrients to our bay upon which our bay's resources depended. I strongly believe that this removal of groundwater and the inorganic nitrogen it contained is the direct cause of lost shellfish populations and the Brown Tide. Simply repairing the outfall pipe will only prolong these problems.

The current NYS SPEDES permit requires that the system's treated effluent be discharged into the ocean. However, if treated to a different level, the effluent could be directly discharged into the bay and provide an important source of necessary nutrients. By up-grading the sewer system to tertiary treatment, we would be able to seasonally nitrify or denitrify the effluent and provide our bay with the necessary nutrients to prevent Brown Tides and promote shellfish repopulation.

Engineers and scientists in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island are now considering a similar approach for a sewer system upgrade there. They have found that the nutrients from the current sewer system provide over 50% of the nitrogen used by this bay's thriving hard clam population. Since these populations could collapse if all the nitrogen from the sewer plants were removed, there are considering a seasonal dinitrification method that would provide them the opportunity to manage nitrogen additions rather than simply reducing them. The concept would be to reduce nitrogen inputs during the summer months (when nitrogen may be excessive) but provide them during the spawning and growth cycles in the spring and fall (when then may be limiting).

Because Suffolk County has already allocated the monies for the outfall repair, we now have the unique opportunity to consider another method that could yield substantial gains to our bay's water quality and shellfish populations. In addition, an upgrade of the Southwest sewer system to seasonal denitrification may even be less expensive. Now is the time that we should look to the future and consider this alternative.

Sincerely,

Roger C. Tollefsen

Dinner Dilemmas Solved by a Personal Chef

Carol Durst — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:17:16 -0400

Luella is spectacular! Trustworthy, responsive and sweet as well as talented and very capable. Hire her! Give her a try and you'll see her "shoe" fits very well and allows YOU to enjoy your event!

Where are the Shellfish?

Chris O'Hara — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:32:46 -0400

[I posted this on the Canvas blog also]

Interesting how Newsday had coverage of the shellfish decline a few weeks after Canvas reported on it. Note that they make reference to the lack of nutrients in the water as a possible cause. My source from the story (Roger Tollefsen of the New York Seafood Association) also notes:

“In the intro on the left page, Smith makes the comment under “Brown Tide’s Role” that it is difficult to link the clam decline to the Brown Tide since the decline proceed the bloom by a decade. On the contrary, there is a direct link. The major reduction to the concentration of Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen (DIN) in the GSB began when the Southwest Sewer System came on line in 1985. This system caused an immediate reduction to the amount of algae available for the shellfish and began the decline of shellfish populations. The remaining populations temporarily were able to control the remaining algae (including any Brown Tide) until the collapse reached a critical limit. The limit was reached in 1995 with the advent of the Brown Tide.”

I thought that was a fascinating–-and salient–-point. Thanks, Roger

Good Company

Gretchen Dykstra — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:24:09 -0400

I found this article by oanie Omeste extremely informative and wonder if it can be sent to whatever outlets the owners and buolders of minor elague stadiums read so that the enlightened work of the Ducks can be picked up elsewehre...no reason to keep the Ducks alone on this side of the shore!
Well done and thanks for bringing this to my attention...who knew?

Dinner Dilemmas Solved by a Personal Chef

PATRICIA TUCKER — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:03:58 -0400

I REALLY APPRECIATED THIS WONDERFUL STORY! THE LOVELY YOUNG LADY YOU FEATURED TRULY ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS OF SO MANY BUSY FAMILIES TODAY! i PERSONALLY WOULD USE HER IN A HEARTBEAT FOR A LITTLE BARBECUE GET TOGETHER TO A FAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. BY THE TIME I COULD SHOP, COOK, PREPARE, ETC. I WOULD HAVE NO TIME TO BE WITH THE GUESTS THAT I WANTED TO HONOR AND SPEAK TO.

THANK YOU FOR THIS PUBLICATION. I REALLY LOVED IT!

Where are the Shellfish?

tom — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:00:54 -0400

Does anyone know where Chris can get some good oysters on Long Island?

Where are the Shellfish?

Chris — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:38:34 -0400

I don't know if Tollefsen is right or not, but his argument is pretty compelling. Regarding Gore,I don't know how right he is either, but I do know that he presents only one side of a highly complicated argument, which provoked my "intellectually dishonest" remark. All I really want is to get a decent oyster on the Island, and they seem mighty hard to come by lately!

Good Growing

suzanne j zoubeck — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:10:55 -0400

Responding to Ms. Kennedy...It's a matter of talking to farmers. I know at Green Thumb Farm in Water Mill, they were stocking non-organic tomatoes because some folks out there want them. I overheard a lady in a fur coat with bling on her fingers who was driving a VERY nice Mercedes saying how she didn't want to pay more for organic local tomatoes. How about them apples?...I mean tomatoes :) !

However, the farm wasn't passing them off as theirs or organic, so that's fine with me. After all, they're trying to make a living and please customers.

I hear you loud and clear about wanting to eat local. How about calling the farm first and asking what they have and if it's grown there or elsewhere on Long Island? It'll save you the gas. However, keep in mind that if something is from elsewhere in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI and maybe even MA, it could be considered local. It's not from another country and it's a lot closer than the average 1500 to 2500 miles per mouthful that much of our food is travelling. You'd then want to know where it's from and how long it took to get from point A to point B in terms of freshness. It's about 355 miles from NYC to Pittsburgh, PA. I don't have a map in front of me but that gives you quite a swath to get produce that could be very fresh indeed. If you go to the Union Square farmers market in NYC, there are farmers from the states I mentioned and I have NO problem supporting them. Check it out sometime!

Where are the Shellfish?

Gary P. Joyce — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:13:08 -0400

Hear, hear!

Tollefsen is like the meteorologists not buying into the global warming "conspiracy."

Unfortunately, no one's going to listen to him so long as "green" is a religion and the prophets are misinformed (if not dishonest) politicians such as Al Gore (I hope the writer's "intellectually honest" remark was a shot!)

Tollefsen has his finger on a valid question. But valid questions don't get answers from the emotionally-driven know-it-alls.

My canvas: Harald Marinius Olson

joanne — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:11:19 -0400

Congratulations, Harald on your gallery opening in Shelter Island! Can't wait to see it!

joanne

How to Change the World

mike — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:44:18 -0400

I was ask in a hunderd words or less how too change things? My answer was. To stop drugs you give every one that has a problem a prescription for the drug of their chose with the clear understanding they don’t share their drugs with no one. This will stop drugs for the next generation and stop all drug crimes. In the future most all crime will be stop with cameras and that means no more dead ladies will be found in the trunks of their cars with out us knowing who put them there. Any one willing to work will be giving a brotherhood card that will pay all your bills. Im good at this. Then I was ask how that would stop people in suits with good jobs from robbing people? And my answer was. My approach to any problem is I will ask my self how I would want to be treated if I was in the position of people that needs help. This need for help is the main drive behind crime. So you will need to take away the cause of crime which in my mind is that people for the most part have no helper when they are in need. fix this and you will stop more crimes than all the cameras in the world. My true answer to crime is unity. There is three ways to do this, my way or the way it is now or if you have a better way I will support you. At no point in time think we will be perfect just know we can be much better. Many men have many talents this just happen to be mine. And that is I will give you words of power that will work even if I am dead. Time will prove me. Your question was crime? My answer is if you are willing to work you will be given a brotherhood card that has no spending limit. That is what I would have men do unto me. And then if there is people in pretty suits robbing one another it wont bother me. The problem is no one will serve these people because we will be serving one another. Because you have show interest I will send you more words and give you more power. Your brother. If I am going to dream, I am going to dream big. So I will send the words, why not?

Good Growing

Claire Kennedy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:13:16 -0400

Don't know what happened - the screen blanked out on me...

As I said.

What do we do when the farmstands import from other states their produce??

I'm there to eat locally grown foods!!

I've been know to turn around and leave the farmstand if the items I'm looking to purchase are not grown there!

Claire

Thriving in a Feng Shui Kitchen

Jane Halsey — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:06:25 -0400

HI, Maureen: I'm Pat's friend - we used to work together at the Fresh Air Home. I enjoyed your article as I have done quite a bit of reading about Feng Shui. Glad things are going well for you. Keep up the good work, Jane

LI Sound: Mike Guido and The Paper Bag

arnie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:22:49 -0400

many a wild night at jim's chelsea's in huntington.
good to still see you playing.

Sustainable Island

tom — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:07:38 -0400

Josh
You make some great points here, while I believe development of some kind is inevitable and would certainly help downtown Patchogue I agree that a 10 story hotel is overkill. I hope some of the pols read your post to this story.

Need a Nutritionist?

Amanda — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:31:29 -0400

How do i find a nutritionist?
I live in Pembroke, ma.

Responsible Rest

Jo Ann — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:57:27 -0400

I am interested in Green burial, is there a list of states that permit this?
Thank you,
Jo Ann

LI Sound: Mike Guido and The Paper Bag

Tara Maroney — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:19:20 -0400

The Paper Bag
what a drag!

Voices Carry on Long Island

Pandadoll — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:12:09 -0400

Jay Jii.....I see you........

Sustainable Island

Josh — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:55:51 -0400

Like so many Long Islanders, I am a transplant from NYC who commutes to Patchogue from his job in Manhattan rather than to live in the outer boroughs of NYC where there are smothering high rise buildings, congestion of people and cars, noise pollution and air pollution. The proposed construction of a 102 ft. tall hotel at Main Street & N. Ocean Avenue in Patchogue Village would create nothing short of an assault on the senses. The various towns and villages that dot the South Shore along Montauk Highway have their appeal in that they invoke a sense of quaintness and tranquility. Buildings taller than 35 feet are definitely out of scale with the character of this region. Tall buildings are obtrusive as well as cold and impersonal. They veil the sky and distant landscape. They block daylight and sunlight. They lack aesthetic appeal except, perhaps, when viewed from afar. (According to the publicized artist's rendering, the street scene resembles that in a picture of Manhattan, and the subject proposed hotel complex looks imposing and reminds me of a hospital.) Tall buildings dwarf the pedestrian both physically and spiritually. The visage of streets bounded by walls of buildings is no more appealing than that from inside an imagined giant maze. I imagine that many Long Islanders share the sensitivities about which I speak, but many people don't appreciate what they have until it is taken away. Perhaps I should state my objection more plainly. The plan for construction of a 102 ft. tall hotel must be scrapped! It is precisely this kind of so called "development" prevalent in NYC's outer boroughs from which first generation Long Islanders had run away! The plan must be downscaled to accommodate a maximum height of 35 feet. Simply put, there is absolutely nothing appealing about facing a wall. And the perception of a wall would, essentially, equate to the psychological effect on pedestrians who are within close proximity to such a tall structure. The structure would disgrace Main Street. It would destroy the area's small town ambiance. The building would create an oppressive walled-in effect and reduce skylight on the street. It would also give undeserved momentum to future high-rise development in the area. Ultimately, the end result are all of the undesirable aspects of a city experience -- the overcrowding of people, traffic congestion, street crime, metered street parking due to the unavailability of open parking spaces, dirty streets, noisy streets, gloomy shadowed streets, soot and other air pollution. I know well what I speak of because I have lived in NYC. Tourists who visit Long Island do so for reasons other than to experience a "city" ambiance. Clearly, Patchogue Village cannot compete with large cities such as Manhattan with regard to their cultural amenities and should not attempt to do so. However, Patchogue Village and the surrounding region have their own unique appeal, and Patchogue Village should build upon these strengths. There is a rustic charm to the stretch of landscape through which Montauk Highway winds, and it is the quaintness of the small towns and villages along its path that is their unique appeal. Not too very long ago, Queens County was largely farmland interspersed with small towns and villages. The so called "development" of this borough of NYC in the name of "progress" and "growth" has resulted in what we now see as, for the most part, wall to wall apartment buildings and commercial buildings six stories and taller, population overcrowding, vehicle congestion, noise pollution as well as air particulate pollution. Long Island's present population was largely due to the transplantation of people from NYC's boroughs such as Queens, which had begun in earnest some 40 years ago. These "transplants" chose to sacrifice their borough's close proximity to Manhattan's cultural amenities and, for many, their easy commute to work for Long Island's open space, fresh air and serenity. However, these very qualities for which Long Island is noted are rapidly being eroded away due to overdevelopment. The appeal of Eastern Long Island are all of the things that cities cannot offer and is the reason city folk visit. Isn't prudent for Patchogue Village to build upon these assets for the benefit of its residents and visitors? Nearby Sayville and Bellport are model towns which Patchogue Village should emulate, not the disgraced (dare I say ugly) Queens, Hempstead Village, Rockville Center or Mineola! There would be no incentive for residents from those western areas to visit Patchogue Village if it is perceived as just more of the same thing. Furthermore, the belief that the proposed hotel will attract visitors to the area (and bolster the area's economy) is unrealistic and naive. The appeal of Eastern Suffolk County, albeit a positive one, still does not warrant the expense and fuss associated with a hotel or motel overnight stay (with the exception of far Eastern Suffolk). The overwhelming majority of tourists are one-day travelers from western regions who visit on pleasant spring/summer/fall days. Those who visit Long Island for business purposes would likely select hotels within close proximity to major thoroughfares such as the Long Island Expressway, not in extreme South Shore and North Shore locations. Even if the appeal of Patchogue Village might someday justify an overnight stay (unlikely as it would seem), the Village's appeal would not be due to the presence of the proposed hotel. As for the present Patchogue Village, to construct a hotel and hope for visitors to fill its rooms is preposterous. Is it job promotions, political quid pro quo, personal wealth or ego that is driving this proposal? Those well salaried Tritec architects plan their destruction of Patchogue Village, collect their profits and then run away -- to their homes which are undoubtedly located in secluded areas where people are few, the air is fresh and the sky is open. While Patchogue officials should be commended for noticeable improvements in the area, construction of the subject proposed hotel would not be one of them. Similarly, while the newly erected lampposts and new curbs along N. Ocean Avenue do add polish to the area, there are too many of the lampposts. The beautiful, grand, aged trees that lined the curbs on each side of N. Ocean Avenue were uprooted. The street now reminds me of an airport landing strip! (Fewer lampposts and the presence of trees would have been much more pleasing to the eye.) Along Main Street what is simply needed is a restoration of all the facades of the buildings. The store fronts should have large windows. An occasional bench should be installed and more trees should be planted. I applaud the installation of flower beds and overhangs. More of such would provide the finishing touches to grace Main Street. Artists' lofts are a great idea so long as they are low-rise. Future housing, including affordable housing, should also be low-rise. Such would make this village a positive memorable experience, not a grotesque 102 ft. tall building! And this would be accomplished with minimal cost and disruption. Construction of a 102 ft. hotel is going in the wrong direction to achieve a revitalization of this area. Those in favor of such a building seem to envision a "concrete city" congested with people and automobiles, which nobody wants and from which Long Islander's had run away. They should think New Hope, Pennsylvania instead of New York, New York! I have a proposal; let's construct a 102 ft. tall building near the homes of Tritec officials and near the homes of all those who are pushing for this monstrosity. After all, "what's good for the goose...."

Sincerely,

Josh, Patchogue Village

Good Growing

Carolyn McQuade — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:18:10 -0400

Absolutely loved this story, chock full of great information about how to eat well and healthy on Long Island, thanks so much!!

Lost and Found

DR. LARRY E. STANFEL — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:30 -0400

I think Bryan and others will be interested in this data. I don't know what she was paid for the paintings he discovered, but lately I found her proposal and sketches for a mural that was rejected by the FAP in 1940, the year after the Neponsit installation. In it she specified that the mural would be 340 square feet and asked to be paid $340 for the work. A dollar a square foot is not great pay for an artist - even at that date!

Larry

Lost and Found

DR. LARRY STANFEL — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:06 -0400

I am very pleased to see Len's contribution and to learn a little more about Mrs. Heller.

As to her sexuality, consider several points. Although I'm uncertain if the one I found is the correct Herbert West, her first husband may have been a man 8 years her junior. Her second husband was 16 years younger than she, and, in a letter, she complained that he had no interest in ordinary sex. In referring to her "first lover" (at the time of the Spanish-American War), she used the pronoun "him." Finally, she wrote, "By that time I was in Bellevue hospital and out - after a strange, certainly illegal operation which made it impossible that I could ever again have any sex life, unless it were lesbian, which has always seemed to me to be completely impossible." I feel this evidence confutes the idea that she was a Lesbian.

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Cindra Millward Materia — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 02:22:40 -0400

Bruce, you lucky dog, you... traveling hither-and-yon with them! Your parents have raised you well & you are a chip off the old block. That one photo of Mom "Angel" gives us a glimpse into her soul. You all are rich indeed with the love of family, and the camaraderie & daring-do that many never even attempt. What's next? Antarctica? The way you write makes one feel like we are ON the trip WITH you; now THAT'S talent! Must be in the genes...

LI Sound: Mike Guido and The Paper Bag

Deborah Karmel — Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:16:10 -0400

This is a great article! Looking forward to the bag! See you soon!
Debbie

Yeah, Baby

Chris — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:59:34 -0400

Amy Jo,

That's just not in cards for me personally--and I think the jury may be out on cloth still. My sources tell me a LOT of chlorine and traditional cleaners are needed to get those diapers clean...and LOTS of hot water. Whether or not the wate abnd energy that cleaning cloth diapers creates is better than the damage a disposable does by sitting in a landfill isn't clear.

If you want to use them, that's a great personal choice, and I salute you for it!

Chris

Yeah, Baby

Amy Jo — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:03:03 -0400

Your article provides readers with many great tips; however, I think you missed a great opportunity by not offering a mention about where to get cloth diapers, or that many LI moms are using them with great results. They are far from the cloth diapers of our parents' generation. I'm sorry that you and your wife aren't ready for them, but I would encourage you to take a "risk", or at least offer the infomation to others who may be ready--isn't that what you are asking of readers? To try something new for the sake of our environment?

Lost and Found

Leonard Davenport — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:57:08 -0400

Thank you and your other commentators for this jog to thoughts of an "old family friend-artist", though I never met Helen West Heller. She was a kind of mystical name when I was growing up.

Her work was prominent my childhood home. My mother was a good friend of Helen West Heller during the 1930s.

One Helen Vasprink(?) Garlinghouse (I think under her maiden name) had a gallery in the Village and handled Helen's work and said proudly that when she could afford it, she always bought from Helen and not from Maurice de Vlamink whom she also handled even though she knew his work would appreciate more (as it did). Unfortunately, I was estranged from my mother from 1960 to the 1990s when my interest in Heller grew, though after her death I did find some letters from Heller. Helen Garlinghouse and her husband had been close friends of my mother and actually was introduced to Heller by her, but she was given an ultimatum break off all contact with my father. I think Heller may have been given the same ultimatum. I recall growing up several Heller paintings in our house, notably Spans of Time and Sugaring Off which I eventually obtained.

My father remained close to Helen Garlinghouse and may have stayed in touch with Heller into the 1950s. Again, unfortunately I didn't see him growing up and only discovered his connections as an adult. He still had one woodblock when I did locate him and said that he had sent me the others he owned (which arrived, but I never saw). He and his second wife were close with the Garlinghouses who owned a large wonderfully and richly colored oil of Don Quixote on horseback as well as several smaller cityscape paintings and one mounted mural and an unmounted section of one that, my memory fails me here, was either from a Subway mural commission or similar to one.

After my father died, I looked her up. She was elderly then and did not recall where the subway mural was. She had a number of colored woodblocks and a number of her wood engravings. She sold me several. I also have professional photos of several of her paintings which if anyone is interested I think I can dig up. I made a small effort to track them down.

Character is often the hardest thing to recover after a person's death. But here are a few hints of the person, at least in the time she was in New York City. The owner of the Green Bookstore on 3rd? Avenue recalled her fondly as a "short, almost tiny energetic" woman who lived nearby and dropped in often. The owner, my father and Helen & Nelson Garlinghouse separately all talked about Helen's political and outspoken bent, using the word communist in the context of the 1950s. For sure, I gather she was what we would today call an activist socially conscious, liberal, progressive. Sexuality may have been part of some of the mythology of Heller's life. My mother was in a long term lesbian relationship, following her divorce and apparently in several earlier on. Helen Garlinghouse, according to my father, also had lesbian affairs. Some of my mother's absolute silence about any details of the artist whose work hung on our walls which extended to all details of my father and no mention of the Garlinghouses, whoI believe they actually roomed at my mother's home for a time during the 1930s where she and Nelson played piano duets.

Finally, it is remarkable how little I could find out about Heller until Scattergood Morse came along. So, if he made errors,, some of which may have been from my contributions, it should be noted that he certainly put her back on the artistic radar where she clearly belongs.

Eco Detour: Extreme Voluntourism

Aaron — Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:49:04 -0400

What a beautiful thing. Nurturing these seeds of change can only benefit the world. The hand that you lend, not only effects these girls and the leaders they write to, but inspires to your readers the sense that we all need to be doing something to help improve the world for the worlds sake and get over our western selfishness. Thanks for all that you do.

Aaron

Reluctant Neighbors

Long Islander — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 23:41:24 -0400

Long Island was a beautiful place. Now there is nothing but a bunch of dirty slobs living here. The roads are filty with cigarette butts, garbage, soda and beer bottles. Why cant they keep their garbage in the car until they get to work or home? Check out other main roads in cities outside NY.

Organic or Local

Carrie — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:10:25 -0400

I believe that Garden of Eve's fruit is "low spray"

LI Sound:LI Podcast Network

Pandadoll — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:27:43 -0400

Yep, Bruce is very energetic, indeed.

We are hoping to be able to podcst the Artmosphere Show with Bruce, LIVE from Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.....

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Lisa Millican — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:01:29 -0400

I was smiling the whole way through this story and your words took me there with you and your Mom. I can only hope one day that, I too will have a son who shares with me such a lovely mothers day too, one day. I look forward to all the more stories to come. You make me want to pick up my pen and write again too..perhaps I will :)

LI Sound: Mike Del Rio

Harlan Friedman — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:53:01 -0400

I checked out Mike Del Rio as well. He is unbelievably talented.If you are looking for something refreshing in music take a chance on Mike. Also by looking at his myspace and seeing all the things that he is working on I really feel he has the talent and most importantly the tenacity to make it big in the music biz. Good luck Mike!

LI Sound: Mike Del Rio

Mike — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:13:54 -0400

I just wanted to thank canvas for adding this artist, I think he's amazing and it is weird how he lives so close to me. I look forward to attending his shows and hearing him in person, I hope others do as well. From the songs on his myspace page it sounds like this kid is going places

Voices Carry on Long Island

joanne — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:05:36 -0400

Tammy, I was honored!

All the best,
Joanne

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

PATRICIA STARK — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:28:46 -0400

THIS STORY IS REMINISCENT OF THE 1987 TRIP WE TOOK TO IRELAND WITH YOUR GRANDMOTHER, MOTHER, UNCLE AND YOUR 5 ANUNTS. WE DANCED, WE SANG, WE TOURED BUT MOST OF ALL WE TOLD STORIES. WHAT GLORIUS SHANACHYS AND THERE WILL BE MORE TO TELL WITH THE LIKES OF YOU BRUCE. SLAINTE

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Brian C Lynch — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:40:57 -0400

After knowing Bruce more than 30 yrs, it has become more apparent to me that the "apple does not fall far from the apple tree" And as I recall, his Grandma's apple tree as well. Well done, Bruce.

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Greg "O'Sullivan" — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:49:30 -0400

So James ran a Chop house and Pub. We must be related.
Sounds more rewarding than our own road trip we took 24 years ago Bruce. But was it more fun? How cool is it to be able to take that trip with dad, then also with mom. I can't even fathom having that opportunity. What a blessed event.
See you back east!

Greg

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Aunt Arlene — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:21:26 -0400

I think you really gave my old friend the best Mothers day gift ever...Memories of her baby boy and herself going back to her roots. Love Ya

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Amanda Hudson — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:06:07 -0400

Hi Bruce, I am a friend of Kathryn McCabe's in Natchez. I really enjoyed this story! I'm going to Ireland in either August or November, haven't decided yet, and reading this makes me even more anxious to get there! :-)

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Sarah — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:48:02 -0400

Interesting read. Next time you're in Kenya, I'll look out for you and Ma, but specifically at her to see what sign you'll have made for her. I'm sure she enjoyed her Mother's Day.

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Tina — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:56:39 -0400

A lovely story and very heart warming and funny.

Eco Detour: To Ireland with Love

Linda — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:50:19 -0400

"Momtopia" Happy Mothers' Day, Joan.....

Cleaning Without Chemicals

stacymae — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:22:58 -0400

Want to clean a canvas painting. Will all purpose cleaner work? or should i take it to a conservator?

Green Machines: Small Wonders

Deborah Gale — Wed, 7 May 2008 23:03:55 -0400

Commuting 40 miles each way for work, I have been researching hybrids and have been waiting over three years for the arrival of the Smart Car. When I opened to this story in a waiting room it caught my eye. Then it got my goat! How many blatant errors and ambiguous information can be in a single article? First, the Mini Cooper, Cooper-S, and other Mini USA models are not called "Cooper Minis." Moreover, having had one I can tell you it may be small, but requires premium gasoline and with an automatic transmission gets only 23 to 24 mpg, not very green. My Honda Civic automatic (non-hybrid) gets 28-30). In addition, while it is true the Smart Car websites are currently running a promotion involving Swatch watches, the cars on the sites are all shown as Smart For Two, not "Swatch For Two." The article states that it qualifies as green because in gets over 40 mpg. My friend's Civic (standard tranny) gets 40-45, but because it's not a hybrid, does not qualify for a "clean pass" to drive in the HOV lane. I once rented (with thoughts of buying) a Honda Fit. It got worse milage than the Mini, was terribly uncomfortable, and somewhat underpowered. I would greatly appreciate an informative article comparing apples to apples, explaining the pros and cons of the various types of cars that are truly not gas guzzlers. Thank you for allowing me to vent.

Voices Carry on Long Island

Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan — Tue, 6 May 2008 21:32:15 -0400

I thank you all for your posts and praise!
I love you all more than you know
Tammy Jean (Rera) Nuzzo-Morgan

Voices Carry on Long Island

Beverly E. Kotch — Tue, 6 May 2008 08:45:54 -0400

Tammy is the 8th wonder of the world. The selflessness with which she so freely throws her energy into the advancement of others is amazing.

LI Sound:LI Podcast Network

John C — Mon, 5 May 2008 16:32:26 -0400

Bruce is a great guy with tons of good ideas. Bruce has acted on some of these ideas and it show the lipodcast network is one of a kind and is a true blessing for undescovered talent good job bruce. Bruce has also let me speak at Pod camp city online last July 21st it was a blast. Bruce is one of the greatest minds of our times.

Voices Carry on Long Island

Adam Fisher — Mon, 5 May 2008 09:04:29 -0400

Tammy has been a great gift to the poets of LI. She is a blessing to all of us and all the kind words about her are well deserved.

Voices Carry on Long Island

Marcia Slatkin — Sat, 3 May 2008 16:36:24 -0400

Bravo, Tammy! Every word is true. LI is greatly indebted to you and your intelligent, passionate work!

Voices Carry on Long Island

Ron Scott — Fri, 2 May 2008 19:49:14 -0400

Tammy Nuzo-Morgan is a formality. She will always be "Tammy" to poets as myself, who became poets as a result of her encouragement and her stubborn determination to create a vehicle for voices that awaken talents that might never be heard. She has created a family that does what every family does - expand!

Voices Carry on Long Island

Stanley H. Barkan — Fri, 2 May 2008 13:14:24 -0400

Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan has become a major force for poetry--a vertiable tsunami--on Long Island. Working with her has been a pleasure and a privilege. Her presentation of Aeronwy Thomas, Trefor Ellis (the poet's husband), and Peter Thabit Jones this past April, as part of the Spring Dylan Thomas Tribute Tour of America, was an exercise in singular accomplishment. It definitely was one of the highlights of the Tour. I am grateful for her fantastic, exemplary efforts in this regard, an know that Aeronwy, Trefor, and
Peter feel the same.
With heartfelt appreciation,

Voices Carry on Long Island

Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan — Fri, 2 May 2008 08:23:46 -0400

Thank you Joanne for taking so much of your time to tell our story here at TNSPS!
Warmly,
Tammy

Healthy Home: Bamboozled by Bamboo

maureen calamia — Thu, 1 May 2008 13:04:43 -0400

This article is excellent and I will use this as a resource for myself and my feng shui clients. Thank you!

Our Towns: Greening of the Burbs

CHERYL LEWIS — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:19:52 -0400

cAN SUFFOLK COUNTY PLAY A ROLL IN THIS

Eco Detour: The Other Moscow Circus

Robertson — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:04:09 -0400

Brilliant piece of travel journalism. Well written, picturesque, and motivational. Ra Ra Rasputin!! Let's to Moscow and get stuck in!

Eco Detour: The Other Moscow Circus

Sarah Radoli — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:50:09 -0400

Interesting write or shall I say read. At least now I know one more thing I didn't know about Russia - that it has 11 time zones.

I've always been fascinated by stories about Russia and its people. And this write sums up the entire culture of Russia.

Eco Detour: The Other Moscow Circus

phil trupp — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:55:02 -0400

fascinating look inside the new affluent russia which now boasts the most expensive city on the continent: moscow.

Arts & Letters: January

Jennifer Fitzpatrick — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:42:54 -0400

Hi, I love your magazine and look forward to it each month. I read it cover to cover. I love the attitude (or lack thereof!)Here's my question--if I want to submit a letter or story, can this be done on-line or is it preferable to mail an entry? Thanks for your help. Jennifer

Need a Nutritionist?

Pat — Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:56:34 -0500

Hi Jenn, You look glowing......Keep up the great work!!!

Cass Dillon

Candice — Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:01:18 -0500

I listened to Cass Dillon on myspace when my dad sent me the link in an email.. I think his voice is really great and I think it's awesome that there is such talent right here on Long Island. I think the way the song Christmas In Fallujah came about is really unique and genuine and I admire that.

My canvas: Pamela Gates Capozzola

Elena Bullen Hood — Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:43:22 -0500

It's so nice to read about Pam G. C. She is a shining light and she brings warmth and love to the community. I look forward to seeing her new work.

Surviving the Change of Seasons

Shandell — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 09:19:15 -0500

Good article and a great reminder of many things I have forgotton.

Flowers are a great pick me up and will be heading out to the flower store for some this weekend.

Surviving the Change of Seasons

Allison Biszantz — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 07:03:14 -0500

SADD is something that I'd struggled with all my life when I was up in Utah, espcially and Washington, and lest I forget Idaho. It affects (that's why they call if an 'affective disorder' so many aspects of life, and Cal Orey has just done an magnificient job of taking me by the hand, walking me down the path and showing me what I can do about it. That article was worth the price of admission for sure, and congratut on your magazine for publishing resources for us.

All the Island’s a Stage

Panda doll — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:24:00 -0500

We are very excited to be presenting a multi media performance artwork piece at Tilles Center. I think it is the first of it's kind.....

Artmosphere is a living piece of artwork. Long Island performers & composers, Immersion Dance, Jay Ji, Jane Leslie, Matt Flood, Patrick Brady, Maxwell Corydon Wheat Jr. will create Artmosphere LIVE to the concept & artwork of Debra Ann Kasimakis. The first half of the show is all original music & the second half of the show is an arrangement of the music of Joe Satriani. Excerpts from ENGINES OF CREATION.

Our Towns: Better Curbside Trees

Eileen M. Wooden — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:17:33 -0500

I work for the Village of Westhampton Beach, and am contacting you on behalf of our Mayor, Conrad Teller. We read your article "Better Curbside Trees" and tried to contact LIPA regarding the planting of "wire-friendly" trees. The number listed on the LIPA website under "Tree Trimming: Wire Friendly Trees" 516-545-5606 is no longer in service. Do you have a contact number to call at LIPA? Thank you for your help in this matter.
Eileen M. Wooden, Director of Communications
631-702-1558

Need a Nutritionist?

Ilene Farr — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:37:57 -0500

Hi Jen,
Great article you are a power of example. Way to go. congradulations!
Ilene

Beauty Heals

Candyce Brokaw — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:39:24 -0500

Thank you so much for the positive feedback and support. Survivors Art Foundation has an amazing exhibit titled "Breaking the Walls of Bias: Art by Survivors", opening May 17th, at Galerie BelAge 8 Moniebogue Lane in Westhampton Beach. This amazing exhibit will have art from Holocaust survivors,native americans, a vaste spectrum of artists and an interesting outreach project we conducted with the Kosovo refugee children during the war at ft. Dix on display as well.Please put it n your calendars!!!

Beauty Heals

Jennifer Ryan — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:47:50 -0500

Great article. Candyce your work (art & foundation) is inspirational. I really enjoyed this show and look forward to more and more from you!

Beauty Heals

Kristin Miller — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:01:54 -0500

This show was absolutely amazing. The art is so raw enabling you to have true emotional experiences from the artists. Candyce has done a wonderful thing here.

My canvas: Candyce Brokaw

Joanne Schenker — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:07:47 -0500

Candyce, you deserve each and every praise. You're that good!

Beauty Heals

Candyce Brokaw — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:05:21 -0500

"Stream of consciousness drawing" is unplanned and spontaneous.I feel as if I am not thinking and my hand just moves.Sometimes I see something in the opposite empty space and then begin to draw or paint that and on and on and on!

My canvas: Candyce Brokaw

Candyce Brokaw — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:01:16 -0500

WOW I am blushing! Your support is greatly appreciated.Thank you so much.
Candyce

Beauty Heals

Marietta Dantonio-Fryer — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:38:01 -0500

For those who need more clarification, please describe the process of stream of consciousness
creating. Loved the article and love your work.

My canvas: Candyce Brokaw

David Joel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:25:47 -0500

Your article offers good insight. Candyce consistently taps into a very broad range of emotion that at times reveals limitations in the spoken word. She is a uniquely prolific artist who consistently demonstrates that with the security and support, the “safe state” required to articulate life’s more challenging experiences, a healing language and subsequent dialogue can exist to address what might otherwise be considered incommunicable experience. Yes I’m a fan. Good job.

Beauty Heals

David Joel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:20:28 -0500

Nice article, shedding some light on a great show. At a time when art seems to be working harder to eliminate the finger print of authenticity, this show comes in tracking mud and hand prints all over the newly vacuumed white carpet of elitism and contrived anonymity; the stains, whether permanent or not, feel good, authentic, lived in and necessary. Good work.

My canvas: Candyce Brokaw

Lesyle Abbey — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:38:07 -0500

A motivating story and beautiful art!

Beauty Heals

Leslye Abbey — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:28:00 -0500

The show is fantastic. More importantly Candyce Brokaw (a fabulous artist and visionary) has provided a venue for other very talented artists.
These exhibitions enrich the viewer through museum quality art and open a path for deeper meaning and shared humanity.

My canvas: Candyce Brokaw

Jerry Ashton — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:50 -0500

As a fortunate "discoverer" (and now collector) of Candyce's works, I can vouch for everything described above...and more. Her art is unique and compelling and absolutely in the realm of the visionary artist.

Beauty Heals

Michael Herships — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:13:36 -0500

Great article, the exhibit was amazing.

Need a Nutritionist?

Tom — Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:20:52 -0500

Jenn
Your picture looks great! The article isn't bad either.

LI Sound: As Tall as Lions

dashal — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:55:21 -0500

Wow - really outstanding article. Although I never venture outside of my groovy music I like their rad sound and vibe is totally there. Its like calgon.. take me way man.

How to Change the World

robert downey — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:25:16 -0500

I am totally stuck in my tennis instructor career , I love the job and the kids I work with but am no where close to making the money I need to make , how do I move on or do I stay and do another job as well I can not decide and spend time spinning my wheels, I need your help Rob

Crazy for CrossFit

Adam Kayce — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:37:08 -0500

CrossFit is amazing; this article just touches on what it's all about. You really have to try it for yourself to understand (what you see on paper looks tame, but then you try doing it, and - oh, boy...).

Lana's right—it's not for the faint of heart—but if you want something that works, CrossFit is as good as you can get.

Lost and Found

dennis bell — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:28:45 -0500

i own an oil painting signed helen west heller 33.i would like to find the value of painting % sell the picture. it is a farm labourer; aman standing holding a sythe standing in a field. if you have any suggestions or ideas for help in this matter please let me know. thanks

Our Towns: Greening of the Burbs

ROY J BRONNEKANT SR. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:45:50 -0500

WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON LOW COST BOILER REPLACMENT

Eco Detour

KATHLEEN ANNE ELIZABETH KEARNS — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 22:19:44 -0500

Hi Booby....

always enjoy your good reads and deeds and voracious needs! Your latest...I had no idea that Rio was so beautiful....breathtaking really.

I also recall you saying that they really know how to live freely...sounds good to me.

I read the survival story again only to enjoy and want to kiss your boo boo's ...maybe not literally in that particular situation....but you get the jist.....then Scotland....i am going to keep the reincarnation of a medievil bootlegger in mind while i am with you next...and perhaps in me files permanantly...their must be truth in that statement.....OH YEAH...remeber sweets when you and i lit into the bottle of Glenlivet you brought home from Scotland...both of us NOT scotch drinkers...i went into a deep coma until the next morning after competitive swills of the fire water....SMOOOOTH>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>how pretty!

much love...kathleen dancing machine...xo

Eco Detour

Jefferson Burruss — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 14:18:42 -0500

Inspiring story, well thought and well written.

Body of Art

kevin kotel — Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:34:43 -0500

seen you on miami ink and enjoyed your work, i been tattooing for about a year, but been drawing all mylife. And looking for some pointers on tattooing

The Wisdom of Strangers

Joan Duckett — Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:30:53 -0500

Please don't ever stop writing (or traveling). You inspire me. Would you send me an ounce of your engery? Hope to see you when you hit NY.

Regards, Joan

The Wisdom of Strangers

Frankie Laney — Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:10:52 -0500

Great reading! I will share with my friends who travel for fun. Frankie

The Wisdom of Strangers

Lisa — Tue, 4 Dec 2007 04:36:38 -0500

Wonderful artical. Where is Billy? Was he a hero?

Music With a Moral Message

J. Schenker — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 21:41:10 -0500

Thank you, I appreciate it!

The Wisdom of Strangers

Cap — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:30:54 -0500

Bruce:

Great stuff! I have a friend who will benefit from the Ireland story so I will pass it along...thanks for sharing!

Cap

The Wisdom of Strangers

Diana Warren — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:24:09 -0500

Bruce, as always your power shines through. Many thanks for continued enlightment. All good things Diana

The Wisdom of Strangers

Big Joe — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:39:11 -0500

I have a lot of work to do today....but I couldn't stop reading. Great stuff Bruce!

Music With a Moral Message

K. Bennie — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 07:25:55 -0500

always look forward to Ms. Schenker's articles...always a great read!!!

Lost and Found

Gary Hebb — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:51:23 -0500

Phil Banks

Yes, it's the same Larry that I graduated from high school with in 1958. I just received an email from him. I am in total amazement of what all he has done.

Gary Hebb

A Friend in Need

Anna — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:36:59 -0500

Just would like your readers to know that the direct webaddress for the Long Island Volunteer Center is www.longislandvolunteercenter.org

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Patty O'Connor — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:25:56 -0500

When I was a child my Italian grandfather had a fig tree in his backyard in Brooklyn. I always loved eating those fresh figs, and had no idea how special it was until I was much older. How wonderful to find that others are growing them and sharing them with the rest of us!

All the Island’s a Stage

Theater Fan — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:45:29 -0500

I agree, local theater offers a wide variety of shows, and great talent. Excellent story!

Lost and Found

LARRY STANFEL — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:35:15 -0500

Hello, Phil,

I am that very Stanfel that, with Eddy Sivazlian, now deceased, wrote a couple of optiMization books a very long time ago; I believe they were on cuneiform tablets or parchment scrolls, I forget.

I hope you are well and would be pleased to hear from you at J-BARRE-LRANCH@HUGHES.NET.

Best wishes,

L.S.

Responsible Rest

Kathleen — Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:34:51 -0500

My sister passed away just one year ago and astonished many with her request not to be embalmed. It was her fervent desire that her body not poison the earth after her death. We willingly complied with her wishes. The funeral director was first reluctant, but met our demands. She was later cremated and her ashes scattered over an Adirondacks lake.

Arts & Letters: October

Debbie Viola — Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:26:59 -0500

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your article on Atilla Hejja. I've been disheartened that there doesn't seem to be much coverage about his death or, more importantly, his life. I only knew Atilla for one year when I was a student of his. Unfortunately, I had to cut my session short due to a car accident. I had planned on going to the Fall session to continue. I have my first professional oil paint study sitting in my studio, one week shy of completion with Atilla's guidance. I just can't bring myself to get it out, or to go back to The Stevenson Academy yet.

I cannot explain why I have been so moved by him; my husband looks at me strangely when I tear up talking about him. From a student's perspective, I just KNEW I was learning from the best; a true Master. He may have seemed harsh in his critique to some, but if you take your art seriously, you knew that he was doing his best to show you how you can do better.

I am a professional muralist/decorative artisan/faux finisher, and mid-way during my course, I was commissioned to paint four murals at Verdi's Catering Hall in Westbury. The knowledge I gained about perspective and shading from Atilla truly helped me in designing and executing the murals. I felt so confident in the knowledge he imparted on me, and knew he was just a phone call away if I needed some advice. He really was thrilled by his students' accomplishments. As an art instructor, I know the feeling.

I am learning more about him after his death, and the fact that he gave up his ideal of a very comfortable retirement to pursue his bigger dream of creating a professional fine arts studio to help students, especially high schoolers, achieve their personal or professional best in the art field, is truly an amazing testimony to his character and dedication.

I keep the postcard I received at his memorial with his painting of Cape Winds at my work station, to serve as an inspiration, and to remind me of the wonderful legacy he left behind in his short, but very worthwhile, life.

Thank you again, for recognizing Atilla Hejja; it bothered me so much that a life could end so suddenly, and the world can continue as if nothing happened.

Debbie Viola
www.debbieviola.com
516-643-2439

Write Away

Ina Rae Kurtzberg, LCSW-R — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:13:17 -0400

This article clearly states something that I have known, intuitively, helped me since I was a teenager and something that I strongly suggest that my patients do as a part of their healing process --- and that is to journal. Writing freely the page becomes another "ear" to hear one and allow them to hear themselves. And, often with enough complaining, blaming, etc. there is a switch into Higher Knowing as one continues to journal on a regular basis. It is a perfect companion, and for me, personally, a life-saver since it enabled me to see what I wouldn't/couldn't see any other way.

Lost and Found

Phil Banks — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:58:10 -0400

I was wondering if DR. LARRY E. STANFEL was the individual who wrote a optimization book? I am trying to contact him...as I have a question about the book.

Phil Banks
Instructor

Yogurt at Home

Anne Giller — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:19:21 -0400

A friend is presently making me yogurt ~ as I become stronger, I would like to start making it myself. Home I live in is very drafty & oven/stove is very old & also 'drafty' & unable to maintain temperatures.... would a cheap yogurt maker be advisable, do you think? My friend uses a $15 one & swears by it. She uses a powdered starter & I can't find it organic ~ so, you're saying I can just use an organic unsweetened yogurt from the store? I have a candy thermometer ~ can I use that ... sorry, for all the ?'s Just starting . pun intended! Thanks, Anne

The Work Life Minute with Judy Martin: May

Susan Klebanoff — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:08:27 -0400

Hi Judy:

Thank you for this article on employee moral! It is important to remember that a pat on the back can go a long way and is something that is easy to give.

Thanks for your important work. The world is a better place because you are in it.

Sustainably Scary

Tara — Sat, 6 Oct 2007 07:41:54 -0400

Thanks for the ideas Canvas. Happy Halloween!

Sustainably Scary

Jill Buck — Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:36:29 -0400

Great job, Galia! We will be sharing your story with our Go Green Initiative schools around the world! Thank you for inviting us to take part.

Arts & Letters: October

Donna G — Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:16:15 -0400

Nice piece on me! Thanks!

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Jill Anderson — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:37:12 -0400

What a fascinating article. It's a mazing to think a crop like that could come out of someones tiny city yard. I've always referred to my Manhattan backyard but I can barely grow herbs. It is beautifully written and makes me want to run down to Union Square. And i can't wait for the preserves!

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Robert Levithan — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:24:40 -0400

Following a lead in the detective-like search for roots and surprising pockets , both ethnic and arboreal, Roger takes me on a little (precious) journey. Thank you!

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Kayla — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:03:44 -0400

Thanks for sharing this lovely taste at summer's end. I'll now think of fig preserves as the sweetness of memories of home in a jar.

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Beth Linskey — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:19:40 -0400

Roger did great research and we want everyone to know we are happy to buy figs from other people who have been "gifted" with a fig tree in Brooklyn or in Queens. Just call and we will arrange pickups of frozen figs. We really are committed to making our jams with locally grown fruit. thanks, Beth of Beth's Farm Kitchen

1-800-331-5367

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Cynthia Burke — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:15:27 -0400

I had just finished some"urban" figs myself when I came upon this article. YUM! The information is also very interesting and will be passed on to my Brooklyn friends who harbor a lovely fig tree in their own back yard. Thanks.

A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Amy Boyle — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:49:10 -0400

What a wonderful and warm story! I could just picture Mr. Warden working in his yard and see him in his kitchen making his wife a sandwich. It transports us to a time lost to many of us in our busy city life. I look forward to trying the fig preserves and will check out the Union Square market soon! Brooklyn certainly is full of surprises!