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Hope springs eternal
As I left the Hamptons and
drove on the Long Island
Expressway heading
west to my home, I was struck
by the burst of bright yellow
forsythias brightening the landscape.
Th e stunning bushes off ered
a spectacular view compared to
the still dull trees along the roadway.
I know they are the fi rst
fl owers to bloom in the spring,
and the trees that will burst open
with leaves are coming soon.
I have a large bush outside
my bathroom window and each
day I see the little buds of green
sprouts getting bigger and bigger.
I’m enjoying seeing each day
bring new life to our strange
world.
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It’s still shocking to me that
intelligent and informed people
are still resisting getting the
COVID-19 vaccine that can
keep us all safe. Th e FDA has
not yet done a longitudinal study
of the diff erent COVID-19 vaccines,
but when polio struck,
there was a huge push to get the
vaccine out as fast as possible.
Fast forward to today, and
our world remains struck with a
pandemic. Friends of mine have
told me they don’t believe the
scientists — aft er all, Dr. Fauci
changed his messaging, but, as
I told my friends, that’s because
new facts came out. But so many
have still refused to listen to science.
It’s scary to me that their
fear is so overwhelming, that
the facts don’t seem to matter
to them.
If you want to learn more
about the facts surrounding the
COVID-19 vaccines, I encourage
you to visit getvaccineanswers.
org. Pass the website along to
friends who fear or feel the vaccine
is not for them. Hopefully
facts will overcome fear.
NEW FRIENDS
Part of entering new worlds,
as I did with our acquisition of
Dan’s Papers in the Hamptons,
is meeting new people.
One person who has become
a dear friend is Nancy Burner,
who runs Burner Law Group,
P.C., with offi ces in Manhattan,
Sayville and Westhampton. She
created the fi rm that now has 24
women working with her.
Being an estate planning specialist,
she decided the clients she
works with have so much to off er
aft er they have “retired “ from
their fi elds. She was inspired to
create the concept of the Th ird
Age Unplugged.
I didn’t quite understand it
until I attended with Nancy a
showing of a documentary she
sponsored about the women who
volunteer at the Westhampton
Performing Arts Center. Each
woman, in their own way, has
made another life from their
previous life. Nancy believes we
have the opportunity to reinvent
ourselves and take on a new life
of experiences that will keep
us vibrant.
I’ve had seven diff erent
careers, so I totally
get the idea of reinventing
myself. I’ve
naturally gone into
careers as my life has
changed and opportunities
have come my
way. Being in the community
news business was nothing
I prepared for — it happened
serendipitously. I wonder
if Nancy would consider my life
as a “Th ird Age Unplugged.”
A sign thanking
Nancy Burner’s
fifi rm and her “Third
Age Unplugged”
concept.
Dining Delights
My brother Bob lives in Easthampton and for decades
I have driven on Montauk Highway passing the Old
Stove Pub restaurant, just off the road in Sagaponack.
But I never made the turn into their long driveway until this past
week.
Th e historic restaurant, housed in a 1929 building and known
for its great steaks and Greek specialties has been reinvented
and re-invigorated by Joseph DeCristofaro. He graciously
hosted me and my friend Joan for a delightful dinner surrounded
by the stunning colorful art of LeRoy Nieman.
Th eir reputation stands for superb steaks, particularly
their famous 20-ounce prime, dry-aged beef strip loin.
But what surprised me was their artfully designed
sushi. Th ey were a treat for the eyes and the palate!
My favorite is the tuna special roll of sashimi
tuna-wrapped spicy tuna tartare, cucumber, shiitake
mushrooms and avocado — delicious! Th eir
sushi chef is an artist and has fi sh freshly delivered
each day.
John has created a beautiful setting with large
windows looking out on the farmland property. He
is putting up a tent so they can host parties on weekdays
and weekends — how exciting!
Old Stove Pub is a must for dining in the
Hamptons. Until Memorial Day, they are
open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Th ursday
through Saturday. It’s a perfect setting with
plenty of parking!
So make sure you take the left turn at the
red neon sign off Montauk Highway and you
will also be delighted by the stellar dining
experience! Call 631-537-3300 to make a
reservation!
Vaccine doubters must
follow the facts
LeRoy Neiman’s impressive
paintings enhance the
pub’s dining room.
Joseph DeCristofaro has
completely reinvigorated
Old Stove Pub!
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