Shelter Islander: Boating Adventures in the Age of the iPad
I saw an ad for one of these new tablet things that showed two kids sitting nicely on a boat,... More
A Shelter Island Shellibration
The weather is just warming up now, and this is the best time of year for getting new shells. All... More
Shelter Island’s “Well, I Don’t Like It” Building Commission
First, I want to go on record that I love my mother very much. I’ve known her for years and... More
Islanders “Clam-oring” for Locals’ Museum
The Big Duck—the 20-foot tall white duck in Flanders that is now owned by Suffolk County, is going… More
The Sheltered Islander: “Squashing” My Gardening Dreams
It’s that wonderful time of year when the seed packets are on display at the stores and I stand… More
Is That My Cell Phone Calling?
When I was 19, I spent a week with a friend at her father’s ranch in Durango, Colorado. Her dad... More
Valuable Lessons From Mom
Today is February 21, it is my mother’s 80th birthday. She still gets around great. She can… More
The Shelter Islander: Join Me for Lobster at the Lobster Grille?
“The time has come the Walrus said to speak of many things…” On January 28, 2012, in David… More
Monopoly, Shelter Island Style
Monopoly, the kids’ game from Hasbro that first introduced all of us to money anxiety, desperate… More
The Sheltered Islander: Some Additional Boating Tips
Shelter Island is conducting its first Boating Safety class of the year. To learn more info and get… More
Who Will Be the Next Sheltered Idol?
American Idol is back, hurray! I love the show, especially the auditions, which range from amazingly… More
The Sheltered Islander: Moms Talk, Kids Too
JoAnn Kirkland wrote a really special piece in the Shelter Island Reporter last week. She wrote… More
Sheltered Islander: Taking Stock of SentiMENTAL Value
It’s time to de-decorate. It’s the sad time in January when we have to take down all the pretty… More
The Sheltered Islander: The Mayan Scam Exposed
Somewhere in the heavens where the ancients Mayans hang out… “Can you believe that, Juan?… More
Suddenly There’s No “Next Time,” So Celebrate!
Time to rev up for Christmas. We will get some presents we wanted—thank God, some we don’t want… More
If It Fits in a Ziploc Bag…
“Good morning, Ms. Flynn. You stand here in court today to defend the fact that you hit your… More
Nana Rides the Pink Pony!
I’m secretly writing this article from my room. Not normal practice for me as a writer, unless… More
I’m a Fuzzy Sweater Girl
If you’re a guy, just turn to another page. This will not interest you at all. Okay gals, this… More
Mouse Friends on Shelter Island
I’ve had a little mouse now for about a month. He comes up from under the sink around 8:30 p.m.... More
God and Insurance Politics: Discuss!
“If this is your second day here, Bob, that’s good in a way because we’re gonna get a lot… More
Recapping the Fear of Getting Stuck Off-Island
Well, Hurricane Sandy certainly reminded us all who’s boss…A huge tree went down by the school,… More
Reminiscing About Halloweens Past
There’s a lot of nostalgia this time of year for the way things used to be. In some ways things... More
The Sheltered Islander: Bothersome Bamboo
Last week’s Shelter Island Reporter did an article on the invasive nature of bamboo and how we can… More
Welcome, Olympic Fans, To the Shelympics
We’ve all been enjoying the Summer Olympics here since we have our very own Olympian, sailor… More
The Sheltered Islander: TAXI! The Peconic Bay Water Jitney Starts Service
The Peconic Bay Water Jitney started service on June 28 for a 100-day trial. It will carry 53… More
Why Turtles Cross the Road
There was a nice letter in last week’s Shelter Island Reporter reminding people to be on the… More
What Memorial Day Means to an Islander
Memorial Day is loaded with wonderful childhood memories for me. Every Memorial Day my Aunt Ruth… More
The Truth You Did Not Want To Know
To my mother Sally Flynn, and all mothers, I wish a restful and relaxing post-Mother’s Day season… More
The Good Life Just Gets Better
Shelter Island Town Council has approved the installation of a public restroom on Bridge Street in… More
Take Your Sign And Shove It
Suffolk County Department of Health Services wants swimming banned on Shelter Island in order to… More
