Month: May 2009
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More than I ever wanted to know about helmets
Consider these ten tips on what I have learned about a wide range of helmets in the past couple of years. I have, both intentionally and unintentionally, received much input on the topic from many sources due to my particular circumstances. 1) All helmets are not created equal. A helmet suitable for a bicycle, for…
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horse shoe crabs and red knot migration
This post is only to highlight a few photographs of the beginning of horse shoe crab season that bring red knots and other birds to Tarpon Cove at Money Island. Unrelated to the birds, here is a shot of the new marina:
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Yizkor
On this special day of Josh’s confirmation at Main Line Reform Temple, the theme of the service was memories and remembering. Many of the speeches by the 33 confirmants eloquently expanded on this theme about deceased relatives. The following passage from the prayer book left a strong message. We remember the ones we have loved…
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Perspective #2 on aging
When it comes my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep like grandpa, not kicking and screaming like grandma on the back of his bike.
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Perspective #1 on aging
After reviewing the results of my lab tests, the doctor said I was doing ‘fairly well’ for my age. Concerned about that comment, I asked him, "Do you think I’ll live to be 80?" "Do you drink alcohol?" "Oh no," I replied. ‘I’m not doing drugs, either!" Then he asked, "Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued…
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first oysters of 2009
Last night I enjoyed a plate of barbecued oysters; barbecues with salsa; the first for 2009. Early indications are that it will be a strong season at Money Island for oysters, striper and weakfish. Crabbing season picks up soon so we will have a better indication by the end of May.