Saturday, December 31, 2005

Pulling A Dagwood

BY MICHAEL WATT Ask Mr. Long Island

Last night I played poker with the boys.

That’s right, poker with the boys just like Dagwood and Herb from the comic strip Blondie. Just me and a bunch of guys from the ‘hood sitting around the table, shooting the breeze and dealing the cards. This morning I am paying the price – four hours of sleep, sodium overload from the pretzels and potato chips and, ahem, the vast fortune I plan to pass on to my two sons reduced by eight dollars and 25 cents.

But boy was it fun.

Now playing poker with the boys may not seem like a big deal to you, but it is to me. Poker is one of those social activities whose nuances – like attending the opera or picking up strange women in bars - always eluded me. Perhaps it’s because poker is not just one game but rather a thousand different games with rules that sometimes seem as if they are made up on the spot.

For all I know they are made up on the spot but it does not matter because that makes it all the more interesting. We played “straight poker,” “hi-lo,” “baseball with threes and nines wild” and “two jacks or better to open and trips to win.” It just so happens that our host for the evening had the last name of Tripp so I played the first two rounds of this game thinking it was a game he concocted, a theory that gained validity when he won those rounds. Turns out “trips to win” means you have to have three of a kind (triples) or better to win. As in life, there is so much about poker I need to learn.

When I was in high school some friends used to put together a game from time to time and I dutifully attended whenever I could. I rarely played, however, opting instead to crack wise from the sidelines while consuming many, many cold adult beverages. I tried to keep up with the action but the aforementioned game variations and rules on the fly made my head spin.

Last night was a different story, I am happy to report. While I still managed to crack wise – as did many of my poker-playing brethren – I also hung in there as a player. Granted, it was a friendly game and much to my benefit my cohorts were kind enough to explain my hand to me and how it compared to the others. It usually did not fare too well, but the one time I won a huge pot despite my not realizing how good a hand I had resulted in a huge howl of “how did he do that?” It also kept me in the game for another hour or two.

The coolest thing was seeing somebody – not me, unfortunately – draw a royal flush. I was told that’s quite rare, that it happens about as often as we see the Jets play a meaningful football game in December. I thought it only happened in the movies – the royal flush, not the meaningful Jets game. But there it was, in black and white. Well, red and white, really – it was all diamonds.

Speaking of Hollywood, as we played in a smoke-free zone with relatively few adult beverages being consumed I kept wondering how so many men over the years played the game while puffing on cigars, drinking whiskey and eating corned-beef on rye sandwiches like you see in the movies. I developed a keener understanding of why Felix Unger’s exhortations to use coasters and napkins caused so much chagrin for Oscar, Speed and Murray the Cop. As it was I was getting dizzy toward the end of the game but not because of the drink – from which I abstained – but simply from sitting for nearly six straight hours.

As I suspect is the case in that vast majority of card games of any kind – except for the games played for real in Vegas and Atlantic City, of course – it was not so much the playing of the cards that mattered but simply the interaction amongst the players. No kids, no wives, no social pecking order. Just a bunch of guys looking to enjoy some harmless fun. One of the wives called on the cell phone around one in the morning, a move which will result in her receiving untold good-natured grief from the rest of us because if you had to pick one guy from our group who is least likely to be doing something he should not have been doing – rendering such a phone call completely unnecessary - it was the guy whose wife called. This guy could not be any more regular or reliable if Robert Young played him in a TV sitcom.

The game ended around two in the morning and we all walked quietly back to our homes. I successfully maneuvered myself into bed without waking my wife, Sharon, not because I was afraid I'd be in trouble if she knew how late it was but simply because I did not want to wake her. Even without my wife waiting for me with a frying pan in her hand, however, coming home late from playing cards was a Dagwood moment from which I derived great satisfaction and amusement. Hey - when you win maybe three pots all night you find your entertainment where you can.

Thank you for reading this column. Happy New Year!

Friday, December 30, 2005

Making Your Resolutions Successful

The new year is upon us. What do you resolve to do?

Do you cringe when you think of making new year’s resolutions? Each year many of us plan big changes for ourselves. We finish up the year in a flurry of holiday excitement and stress, then begin to plan to start our new year off on the right foot! No more of the same old! So, we diligently set resolutions. We resolve to eat better, exercise, stop smoking, spend more time with our families or even get a new job. Whatever it may be, we have the best of intentions and we are determined to accomplish it this time. Why then, do nearly all of our resolutions fail?

If it is so impossible as it seems, should we simply give up making resolutions? Just label them as a lost cause and forget it? Absolutely not! If you are aspiring to make positive changes in your life, I am here to tell you that it is completely possible! You may be wondering how, since the mortality rate of resolutions is so high. Well, let’s find out, shall we?

First of all, everyone seems to get hung up on the thought that you have to implement changes on January first, or maybe the second. Why is that? Because it’s the start of the new year? Sure, it’s a nice neat starting point, but so is any other day of the year. Let’s look at it this way. The new year starts, you start with enthusiasm toward your resolved big changes, and you fail to meet expectations. Now you are at the end of January, the middle of February, where ever, and that’s it. The start of the year is gone, you’ve had your chance and failed. What’s wrong with starting again? Is there an unwritten rule that I am not aware of that says all big changes must be implemented at the start of a new year or not at all? You can choose to make changes at any time of the year. The first of the year is good, but so is any other day of the year. The best time to implement any big change is when you are in a good frame of mind to do it. Notice that I said “good” and not perfect. There will never be a time when it is “perfect”. You can wait for your finances to become extraordinary, for the planets to align, or for an amazing diet pill to come out to make losing weight a sure fire thing, but chances are, it’s not going to happen. So let’s aim for “good”. If you aim for that, then you will be giving yourself a strong start, no matter what day of the year it is.

Secondly, and most importantly, and this is truly the key to success…Process, process, process! This is where the power lies! It lies in the mindfulness of each step along the way to your ultimate goal. When you focus on where you are at this moment, on that process and the process alone, you are handing yourself the keys to success! Many people spend so much time all wrapped up and tangled in their goal, that they forget about the process.

Let’s say for example that your “goal” is reaching the top of a high mountain. What is the best way to reach that mountain top? How can you be standing up there and gasping at the amazing views and scenery from that vista? Let’s first imagine that you are focused strongly on your goal. You are committed to reaching that mountain top, and you don’t take your eyes off the goal for a second, you are just so focused on it. Now, because you are so determined and so focused on the ultimate goal of reaching that wonderfully high bit of earth, what do you think will happen along the way? You can see the goal so clearly and you have every intention of getting there, but you, my friend, are going to stumble and struggle, you may even fall. How can this be? You are committed, determined and totally focused on reaching that goal. How can getting there be such a problem?

The problem lies in the focus. Not a lack of focus, but on what you have focused on. When aiming for a goal, many people forget to focus on the process. Being committed to a goal and focused on the outcome is all fine and noble. However, if you truly want to reach that mountain top, your focus needs to shift. You need to let go of the goal for the moment (believe me, that mountain top isn’t going anywhere! Neither is any other goal you set your sights on), just let it be for now. Take a deep breath, and turn your focus to the process. Turn your awareness to the steps. Bring your focus back to you and where you are on the way to that goal. What do you need to be doing to reach that goal, right at this moment? That’s where you need to put your focus and energy, simple as that. Too easy., huh? Simplicity is an amazing gift.

Now, let’s revisit the mountain top again. Take a good look at it. See where you have to go. Look at the ground you have to cover to get there. Become aware of it, but don’t get attached to it. Make sure it is clear. Ok, now let it go. Turn your thoughts to what you need to do to get there. Look at where you are and watch exactly what you are doing to move forward up that mountain. Where do you have to put your feet, your hands? Choose the position carefully, and start moving up the mountain. Now just keep your focus there, where ever on that climb you happen to be. At the bottom of the mountain, just starting off? Midway up? It’s all good. Don’t look up, and don’t look down! Just focus right where you are. Every little step you take is just as important as the goal, maybe even more important because without all those little steps, you won’t reach that goal, so pay them a lot of attention. Give them your energy and your faith. The more focused and committed to each step you are-the sooner you will reach that goal.

Now, you’ve been mindful in each little step of your climb up the mountain, you’ve stayed focused on where you were in each moment and not worried about the final outcome. Guess what? You are now at the top of the mountain!

It is truly amazing what a simple shift in focus will do. Take this new knowledge and apply it to your resolutions, or any other changes you want to make. What will you do differently this time? How will you celebrate reaching your goal?

Some people like to think that resolutions always fail. I’ll bet that you can prove them wrong this year!

Some points to remember:

1. You can make a resolution or a change at any time during the year. Just after the holidays, most people are tired, and probably not at their peak. Don’t have unjust expectations of yourself, we can’t perform at our best all the time, so don’t rush into changes you aren’t ready to make, just because it’s the beginning of a new year, wait until you are in a good frame of mind. Remember, you don’t fail if you fall down, you only fail if you don’t get back up. Falling down and getting back up is part of the process leading to success.
2. Focus on the process. Many people put too much emphasis on the goal and neglect to put that energy into the process. The goal cannot exist without the process. The more focus you have on each step along the way, the better the chances of reaching your goal.
3. Focus on the process. Yes, again. It bears repeating. By staying focused on the steps you ultimately put yourself in control and remove feelings of overwhelm. When you focus only on where you are and what you are doing at that moment, you stay mindful, you empower yourself and you give yourself the power to achieve any goal.

Monday, December 26, 2005

No Need to Get Rid of the Old First - Trust Me!

I want to share this information with everyone because it seems to be a recurring subject of discussion with my clients and people I speak with, in general, about organizing.

A lot of people feel that in order to get started on current organizing tasks, they need to organize the past stuff first. And this is not only untrue, but also will prevent you from starting your organizing projects.

Here are some examples to help clarify what I mean:

Situation #1
o You want to set up a new filing system but your filing cabinets are filled with old paperwork. You want to go through these papers to decide what to keep and what to throw away but you know this is going to be a huge undertaking. You feel that you cannot start the new filing system until you weed through all of the old stuff first.

Not true! You can start a new filing system at any time without going through the old stuff first. Actually, this is the best time of year to do this since we are almost at the beginning of a new year.

Take everything in your filing cabinet and put it into file boxes. Put it aside and mark it as a project that you would like to do. Then commit to taking some time at regular intervals to go through the file boxes and make decisions about this old paperwork. But this is the key: keep to this commitment. Even if you just take 15 minutes per day, you will work your way through these boxes. But if you just put them away and don’t get to them, they will just add to or begin your clutter.

With these old files out of the filing cabinet, you are now free and clear to start with the new system. When you set up your new filing system, my advice is to keep it as simple as possible. File things alphabetically and label the file under what you will think of when you look for a particular item. For example, if you want to find your auto policy, what would you think of? Auto? Insurance – Auto? The Insurance Company Name? It may be that your first choice may change somewhere down the road but that is o.k. If you find you are looking for a particular item under another name, then just change the name on the file. It’s that simple! It will be a bit of a work in progress but one thing you will know for sure is that any paper you are looking for will be in that filing cabinet.

Situation #2
o Every (or almost) every room in your home needs to be organized. You don’t know where to begin. You don’t see the point in organizing one room when the others are in such disarray so you do nothing at all. Or when you start organizing one room, you can’t even stand to look at the others and it depresses you. Or when you bring something that belongs in another room, there is no where to put it so why do this??

Relax. . . .Breathe. . . The simple answer is change your thinking and you can change your life! The first thing to realize in this situation is that this is a work in progress. It is not humanly possible to get all areas of your home organized at one time so the first thing is to change that train of thought.

Start with the room that is causing you the most stress. Decide how you will use this room (what activities take place there) and only keep items in the room that pertain to these activities. Then, get boxes or bags for:
1. Things to give away
2. Things to throw away
3. Things that belong in another room

When you start to organize the room, do not leave the room to put things where they belong. This will only get you off track. That is why there is a box designated for these items.

Once you work your way around the room and fill these boxes with the appropriate items, you can then remove them from the room you are working in. And here is another important reminder: do not let the condition of any other room deter you from what you are doing. If you have items that belong in the kitchen, but the kitchen needs to be organized, put those things in there anyway. I know it will not feel right but trust me, you must do this. Just keep focusing on the room you are working on and remind yourself that you will get to the other rooms.

Then go back to the room you are working on and you will be left with what is to be kept in this room. Now you can find a home for what is to be kept in the room and you will be able to determine if you need any storage containers or furniture to house these items.

Keeping focused is very important because it is very easy to get distracted by other things that need to be done. Just take it one step at a time and you will achieve your goal.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Christmas Poem - To All A Good Night

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE.

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE.

NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.

WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND.

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.

THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.

WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED?

I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.

SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM, EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.

I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.

THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY.

THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, "SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP.

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.

I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT.

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."

ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. "MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."

- This was written by a Marine, please pass it on to show your support of our American Heros!

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Ski Lessons on Long Island

Francis writes, "I am looking for a place in suffolk county to learn to ski. Is there a sports shop that offers that?"

Try contacting these ski shops and ask if they offer lessons,
or know where you might find ski lessons on Long Island...

Arline's Surf, Skate & Snow
Main Road
Aquebogue NY 11931
631-722-8045

Heli Sport
308 New York Ave.
Huntington Village, NY
631-549-1127

Passtime Ski & Sports
1209 Northern Blvd.
Manhasset, NY 11030
516-627-3966

Princeton Ski Shops
250 South Service Rd
Roslyn, NY 11577
516-626-6000

Ski Stop
197 South Service Rd.
Plainview, NY
516-249-7980

Also, if you are looking for places to ski, ice skating and other winter activities on Long Island, New York check this page... Winter Activities on Long Island.

Monday, December 19, 2005

Is Someone You Know Holding You Back?

It is unfortunate, but sometimes in life when we try to improve ourselves, there is someone who may try to hold us back. It can be a friend, family member, child or worst of all, our spouse or partner. Our "other half" is supposed to be our biggest supporter but in some situations this is not the case.

I have seen this most commonly when one partner in a relationship would like to lose weight. While the other person would like their partner to look better, be healthier and feel better about themselves, there still may be that small part of them that is worried. Worried about what will happen if their partner loses weight and how the rest of the world will react to them. Well, not to get too psychological but the problem is coming from within the spouse and their own insecurity. But if you are the person who is trying to improve yourself, you cannot let this hold you back.

The same is true for organizing. Your partner may complain about the disorder that is occurring in the household but when it comes time that you are ready to make the change, you may find they don't want that either. Because for them, the change does not only mean the house will be in order. It means that you have made a huge change in your life and if you can do that, what other great things can you accomplish? And will they get left behind because of your newfound empowerment? Again, not your problem. Well, partly your problem because they are your significant other and their feelings do matter and play a part in your relationship. However, if you are ready to make a change in your life--any change--and your partner does not support you 100%, it may be time to look into counseling to help both of you through this.

I have seen many situations where one or both partners are the hindrance. Couples who blame each other for the disorder, one partner who says they cannot organize because the other will not allow them to, one partner saying the other will never be able to do it or maintain it. What I tell people is very simple: The past is the past. It doesn't matter how you got to this point, what matters from here on in is the present and future. What matters is getting organized and learning how to keep it that way so you can maintain in the future. That's it. If people are going to spend all of their time placing blame or making excuses, then I tell it to them straight. I am here to help them improve, not to point fingers and I will not allow the blame game if you work with me.

So if there is someone in your life that is holding you back from becoming more organized but at the same time blaming you for the disorder, then it may be time to call in a couple of professionals. An organizer to help you organize your home and a therapist to help you work through those issues. Improving yourself in any way is always a wonderful thing and should be bring happiness, not stress, to your relationships.

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Sometimes it's just a matter of asking the right questions...

We are always looking for the answers, but have we been asking the right questions?

Today I ask you this...

What would you attempt to do, if you knew you could not fail?

Share your answers with us here!

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Restaurants Serving Christmas Dinner - Long Island, NY

Maureen writes, "I need to find a restaurant that is open for Christmas Dinner. Can you recommend a few restaurants in my area serving dinner on Christmas Day in the Long Island, New York area?"

Well, that's a tough question as it is a National Holiday. Most people prefer to spend Christmas day with their families, but we found quite a few serving up supper for the holidays...

Please contact the restaurants on this list to confirm they are serving Christmas dinner, menu options, pricing and some may require reservations.

Here's a few in restaurants in Suffolk County:

Sandella's Cafe (631) 666-1074
1 W Main St - Bay Shore, NY 11706
... brunch, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas supper, ...

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (631) 224-1912
2550 Sunrise Hwy - East Islip, NY 11730
... bar and grill, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas s ...

Bayberry Cafe (631) 224-4967
526 Main St - Islip, NY 11751
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Beachtree Cafe Inc (631) 277-4800
166 W Main St - East Islip, NY 11730

All Star Cafe (631) 277-6481
236 E Main St - East Islip, NY 11730
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Dynasty Cafe (631) 665-9747
1895 Union Blvd - Bay Shore, NY 11706
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...


Milk & Sugar Cafe (631) 969-3655
49 W Main St - Bay Shore, NY 11706
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...


Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (631) 981-5090
3870 Veterans Memoril Hwy - Bohemia, NY 11716
... bar and grill, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas s ...


Cutting Edge Cafe (631) 277-6031
Montauk Hwy - Great River, NY 11739
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

C & L Terrace Cafe (631) 224-7390
38 Lowell Ave - Islip Terrace, NY 11752
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

The Ground Round (631) 499-0728
690 Commack Rd - Commack, NY 11725
... brunch, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas supper, ...

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (631) 858-2500
105 Veterans Memoril Hwy - Commack, NY 11725
... bar and grill, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas s ...

Garden Cafe (631) 232-9820
2150 Joshuas Path - Hauppauge, NY 11788
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Cafe Europa (631) 587-7000
504 Union Blvd - West Islip, NY 11795
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Cafe La Strada (631) 234-5550
352 Wheeler Rd - Hauppauge, NY 11788
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Cafe 1393 (631) 724-5218
1393 Veterans Hwy - Hauppauge, NY 11788
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Beachtree Cafe (631) 242-8782
1258 Deer Park Ave - North Babylon, NY 11703

Courtyard Cafe (631) 467-4848
3505 Veterans Memoril Hwy - Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

California Cactus Cafe (631) 585-5640
3320 Veterans Memoril Hwy - Bohemia, NY 11716
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Parkwood Cafe (631) 587-2844
399 Montauk Hwy - West Islip, NY 11795
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Pisces Cafe (631) 321-1231
14a Railroad Ave - Babylon, NY 11702
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Seabreeze Cafe (631) 669-9790
470 Fire Island Ave - Babylon, NY 11702
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Lucy's (631) 669-1640
135 Deer Park Ave - Babylon, NY 11702
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Sandella's Cafe (631) 447-7867
30 E Main St - Patchogue, NY 11772
... brunch, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas supper, ...

Babylon Express Cafe (631) 587-7433
20 Railroad Ave - Babylon, NY 11702
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Tricia's Cafe (631) 422-7879
26 E Main St - Babylon, NY 11702
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Babylon Bean-Coffee Extreme (631) 587-7729
17 Fire Island Ave - Babylon, NY 11702
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

L I Cafe (631) 669-9527
770 Sunrise Hwy - West Babylon, NY 11704
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Cafe Joelle On Main Street (631) 589-4600
25 Main St - Sayville, NY 11782
Cafe Joelle - One of the Great Restaurants of Long Island Located in ...

Bo Wah Kitchen (631) 666-9797
623 E Main St - Bay Shore, NY 11706
... restaurant, childrens restaurants, childrens restuarant, christmas dinner, ...

J T's Corner Cafe (631) 265-5267
204 Smithtown Blvd Ste 7 - Nesconset, NY 11767
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Sundried Tomato Cafe (631) 366-6310
127 Smithtown Blvd Ste 3 - Nesconset, NY 11767
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Deities Cafe (631) 543-5513
1141 Jericho Tpke Ste 1 - Commack, NY 11725
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

My Kitchen (631) 969-1975
1701 Sunrise Hwy - Bay Shore, NY 11706
... restaurant, childrens restaurants, childrens restuarant, christmas dinner, ...

Rave's Cafe (631) 724-5550
59 W Main St - Smithtown, NY 11787
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Here's a few restaurants in Nassau County:

Yankee Peddler (516) 378-9735
1776 Meadowbrook Rd - Merrick, NY 11566
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Treehouse Sports Cafe (516) 378-9634
1833 Sunrise Hwy - Merrick, NY 11566
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Courtney's Cafe (516) 379-7140
1810 Merrick Rd - Merrick, NY 11566
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Cafe Symposio Inc (516) 785-6097
2700 Sunrise Hwy - Bellmore, NY 11710
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Ground Round (516) 796-7900
2716 Hempstead Tpke - Levittown, NY 11756
... brunch, christmas dinner, christmas meal, christmas supper, ...

Matteo's Cafe (516) 409-1475
412 Bedford Ave - Bellmore, NY 11710
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Smithville Cafe (516) 409-4510
1759 Bellmore Ave - North Bellmore, NY 11710
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

International Delight Cafe (516) 409-5772
322 Bedford Ave - Bellmore, NY 11710
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Jillian's (516) 542-8501
1504 Old Country Rd - Westbury, NY 11590
... and family fun centers, bullwinkles, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Nathan's Famous (516) 771-0778
2222 Merrick Rd - Merrick, NY 11566
... dogs, chili dog, chili dogs, christmas dinner, christmas meal, c ...

Caffe Baldo (516) 785-4780
2849 Jerusalem Ave - Wantagh, NY 11793
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Cafe By The Sea (516) 771-4544
195 Woodcleft Ave # A - Freeport, NY 11520
... wine lists, cafes, cafes restaurant, christmas dinner, christmas me ...

Nautilus Cafe (516) 379-2566
46 Woodcleft Ave - Freeport, NY 11520
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Shan's Cozy Cafe (516) 546-6300
360 Atlantic Ave - Freeport, NY 11520
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Ming's Cafe (516) 783-0032
339 Newbridge Rd - East Meadow, NY 11554
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Mailbu Cafe (516) 481-6718
1055 Front St - Uniondale, NY 11553
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Cherrywood Cafe (516) 785-6536
1148 Wantagh Ave - Wantagh, NY 11793
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Cafe Creole (516) 564-5318
1083 Front St - Uniondale, NY 11553
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Ocho Rios Cafe (516) 377-7366
1299 Grand Ave - North Baldwin, NY 11510
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Galleria Coffee Shop (516) 542-4631
90 Merrick Ave - East Meadow, NY 11554
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Cafe Grappa Inc (516) 357-9700
2087 Hempstead Tpke - East Meadow, NY 11554
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Margarita's Cafe (516) 745-0033
1868 Front St - East Meadow, NY 11554
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Got Game (516) 596-4263
471 Merrick Rd - Lynbrook, NY 11563
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Break bread with the ones you love and enjoy your Holiday dinner on Long Island!

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Helping Little Shelter

I just wanted to second the post below about helping out Little Shelter, I knew they needed help but I didn't realize how badly! I have just recently donated to them a gift certificate for a month of free coaching that they will be either raffling or auctioning (I'm not sure which yet) but if you are reading this, now is a great time to donate to them and ask about the prize, you'll be helping out the beautiful animals and also getting some free coaching, so contact them and find out how to donate to their fund raiser or bid or buy raffle tickets, whatever it takes! Let's do what we can to help them out!

Coach Arielle

Thursday, December 01, 2005

LONG ISLAND’S NEEDIEST DOGS AND CATS NEED HELP NOW!

Marge Stein Communication, LLC for Little Shelter -11-30-2005

The unthinkable has happened. Little Shelter’s food pantry has completely run out of food. Dogs whose impoverished owners are part of the Training Wheels Program and countless area feral cats in the Alley Cat Program rely on the Huntington animal shelter’s stock of provisions for their very lives. At this time of the year – when many people and their pets tend to have so much to eat – these poor dogs and cats face starvation. Little Shelter desperately needs your help to feed the hungry.

Little Shelter director Maryann Chernovsky implores New Yorkers. “Frigid weather is upon us; many of these dogs and all of the cats must bravely face the cold. Don’t let them be hungry as well. Please do whatever you can to help them have the comfort of a full tummy. Do not hesitate; act now. The situation is desperate. ” Dog and cat food donations may be brought to Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington between 1PM and 7PM on weekdays and from Noon until 5PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Monetary donations are also welcome and may be sent directly to Food Pantry at Little Shelter.

On behalf of all the innocent animals who need help, Little Shelter thanks you from the bottom of their hearts. For more information, please call 631-368-8770 Extensions 205, 206, or 230. For more information about this release, please call or email: Marge Stein or Marilyn Di Toro Marge Stein Communication, LLC 516-627-6042 516-883-6775 margescomm@aol.com or boys3girls3@aol.com
For more information, please contact:
Marge Stein
Phone Number : 516-627-6042