Articles, Notes & Squibs

Janet Malcolm, Jenna — And Me

I hope I don’t shock too many readers when I admit that, until last week, I’d never read a single article by author and venerated New Yorker journalist, Janet Malcolm. She’s the one who is famous for taking journalism to task in a splendid two-part article titled “The Journalist and The Murderer.” It is subtitled, “What Is Journalism For?” Continue reading “Janet Malcolm, Jenna — And Me”

Hello Summer, 2021 😎

Finally, Summer has come full force to the East End of Long Island. And, everyone here is ready to mingle and party in the sun. Below, a view from the Shinnecock Canal to the beachgoers on Meschutt Beach. Continue reading “Hello Summer, 2021 😎”

R.I.P Sweet, Gentle Max, You Brought Us So Much Joy

 

Max (left) and Leo

For so long as I can remember Max and Leo were part of my son, Daniel’s life. One of Dan’s first roommates brought them back as kittens to the apartment he shared with Dan in the city. That was about 12 years ago Continue reading “R.I.P Sweet, Gentle Max, You Brought Us So Much Joy”