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The Fireworks
East Hampton
August 10, 2021
To the Editor,
As we ply along through August, our summer season appears to be busier than ever. One cannot walk through East Hampton Village and not notice an atmosphere of revelry and hope. For over 100 years, the Main Beach fireworks show has been a true staple of summer in East Hampton, and for over 80 years, the East Hampton Fire Department has been the proud steward of this show.
No Longer Hides
Springs
June 29, 2021
Dear David,
Last year, June 19 was my first Juneteenth celebration. In our towns of Sag Harbor, East Hampton, and Southampton, the local African-American community showed that love must accept all equally and never supports individual confrontation.
I first wrote this acrostic poem in June 2020. It uses the first letter and word that spell Juneteenth in its 10 lines. A few poetry changes were included this week.
Juneteenth makes hearts want
Missing Something
East Hampton
June 7, 2021
Dear David,
Herd Immunity
Amagansett
May 7, 2021
Dear David,
It is increasingly likely that herd immunity in this country against Covid-19 will not be achieved. This is distressing for a number of reasons but especially so for those for whom the vaccines are unlikely to be effective. Individuals with various forms of blood cancers (lymphomas, etc.) in many cases receive infusions of medications that destroy B cells. These are exactly what are needed to make the vaccines effective.
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