Beach Dawg

Bradley will be 13 in August. He loves the beach. He sure knows how to chill out under the umbrella!

GLBTQ Pride Day Felt Wonderful

So many victories, yet so far still to travel. Nevertheless, it was a great day to be LGBTQ!

Ocean Beach, Fire Island

The water tank in "OB" is a highly visible emblem of the town. There are several fine restaurants and lots of shops in OB. We always return to Cherry Grove by water taxi after a visit.

The Constitition Demands That Same-Sex Married Couples Are To Be Treated Equally!

Richard L. Young, the chief judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, in overturning the state ban on same-sex marriage today: "These couples, when gender and sexual orientation are taken away, are in all respects like the family down the street. The Constitution demands that we treat them as such.”

Lunch In Sayville

At Cafe Joel, across from the former home of the Sayville Chocolatier.

Dinner in Ocean Bay Park

We took the water taxi down to Ocean Bay Park for dinner. Leaving the Grove the flags looked great. DInner was at the Schooner Inn, a large bar/restaurant complex. The food was good.

Gay Pride Fireworks on the Great South Bay

Saturday evening we were treated to a spectacular fireworks display on the Great South Bay at Cherry Grove. Earlier in the day the community had it's gay pride parade and celebration.

Art Show Today!

Dan is showing his paintings today at our home as a part of the walk around art show in Cherry Grove. All are welcome to stop by Liberty Bell 11 AM until 2 PM.

Rockaway Fun

We got a chance to visit our friend Ed and see his new house on Wednesday. Ed lives in a new development in the Arverne section of Rockaway. He has a lovely house and he can see the ocean from his location. Ed treated us to a delicious lunch at O'Sake restaurant in Rockaway before we returned to Cherry Grove.

Fire Is A Horrible Enemy

A late night fire Sunday destroyed one Cherry Grove home, damaged another, and resulted in injuries to a couple of people and the death of a beloved pet. It could happen to anyone. Fire is a feared enemy indeed.