Endless Summer 2018
The Wines of Tuscany
The region of Tuscany sits along the Tyrrhenian coast of central Italy. The history of Chianti dates back to the 8th century B.C. Remnants of amphorae show that wine was made then and exported to Southern Italy and Gaul.
Emergency Central: County’s New Dispatch System Consolidates Services
Marty Pagliughi has doubled down.
The Avalon mayor has long said emergency preparedness starts when there isn’t one. Like forming evacuation plans in the summer, when named storms are remote.
Could it Be Your Thyroid?
Do you find yourself fatigued after sleeping 8 hours a night, or needing to take a nap daily?
Life in the Dunes
When you spend time at the shore, you have an interesting relationship with coastal sand dunes. This is because they play many different roles, and how we view those roles defines our relationship to them.
Seven Mile Style: A Night Out on the Town (Women’s)
Endless Summer nights are the best! They usually start out still hot from the ever- lasting sun and end up with a cool fall breeze, reminding us that pumpkins and Christmas trees are right around the corner.
If You Can’t Tailgate at the Linc, Homegate!
And just like that, it’s over. But as they say, when one door closes, another opens. So, while we all lament the close of the official summer season, we can take heart in the delights of fall, including, of course, the start to our beloved football season with all the friends, fun and food that go along with it.
Beach Reads
The promise of an endless summer is what helps get me through what the locals consider the hectic summer months and the vacationers call the dog days of summer. Either way, what an incredible and fun summer it was! School is back in session and life is returning to a more structured schedule and pace.
DVD: Divine Viewing Diversions
Here are three quality films that opened theatrically earlier this year and will reward viewers who seek them out. One is a comedy, one a comedic-thriller sequel, and one a female version of a male-dominated caper flick.
Parent Tips: Back-to-School
If your summer was like mine, it flew by at a ridiculous rate. Maybe it’s because we wait all year for it to arrive, or maybe it’s because we had so much fun. Either way, the inevitable is upon us and school will be starting soon.
Seven Mile Style: Casual Chic
Some nights are meant to be casual, but of course you still want to look cute. We shopped at It’s All Good to find the perfect outfit for those easy, breezy endless summer nights.
Must Haves: Back-to-School and Fall Fashion
It’s hard to believe another summer season has come and gone. This year it sure flew by fast! If you are lucky enough to be able to still spend time here, I assure you that September and October are two of the best months to be on the island.
Fishing Around: Answering a Boatload of Questions
What a great summer it’s been! We enjoyed great back-bay flounder fishing and terrific tuna fishing in the offshore canyons in June and early July.
Smilestones
The fourth annual “Dave Day,” held Aug. 11 in memory of Avalon summer resident Dave Whitnack, raised more than $5,300 for the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania.