Blogger Reflects on the Passing of a Local Homeless Man

Our bloggers cover everything from politics to reviews of the best places to hang out for teens. Here are highlights of blog posts from the last week on Port Jefferson Patch. If you'd like to become a Port Jefferson Patch blogger, send an email to editor Lon Cohen.

On Mels Ditties' blog she spoke about the loss of a local homeless man who died when he was hit by a car in Patchogue. "There has been quite a bit of discussion of late regarding the homeless. Topics range from who is responsible, how to deal with them, where to house them and many, many more," she wrote. "This is a different kind of story."

Robert D. Makofsky wrote about how great it feels to return home to Port Jefferson after an extended vacation. "After a month respite from the cold weather, we are back home in Port Jefferson," he wrote. "As much as we love to travel and explore far away places and new cultures, I must agree with Dorothy; 'There is no place like home.'"

On Valentines Day Jolie Powell wrote about a lovely house. "It’s tangible, it’s solid, it’s beautiful. It’s artistic and I just love real estate," she wrote.

Cynthia Lindner wrote the second part of her blog series on keeping your New Years resolutions. "Transitioning into a new lifestyle or behavior successfully requires planning, commitment and self-reflection," she wrote. "When we choose to make such a transition, we need to give up our old definitions of the world, our old ways of doing things, and we find ourselves challenged by the process of 'letting go' of old familiar habits."

Were you watching the Grammys this weekend and inspired to get your hands on some of that great music? Monica Williams wrote about the library's collection of music that includes many of the nominees.

Lee Cirillo, owner of Fitness Together wrote about going outside your comfort zone in your exercise routine. "Even if you have a physical challenge or condition that limits you in some way, most of us also create false boundaries for ourselves — 'no-can-do’s' that are only in our heads," she wrote.

Eric Robert Santiago wrote about an extotic type of tea. "Grown high in the mountains of South Africa, home of the Antelope and the mighty Gorilla, Rooibos Tea is one of those delicious little secrets that you learn about after spending decades roaming the aisles of natural food stores," he wrote.