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Bloggers Talk Ospreys, Authors and Education
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We all have something to say. It might be about our expertise at work like computer programs or the latest app for a smartphone. Or you might want to share what's growing in your garden so other can benefit from your green thumb. Others like to wistfully ruminate on their daily observations.
Whatever it is you have on your mind, share it with friends and neighbors on Patch by becoming a blogger
It's easy. All you have to do is sign up for a Patch account (if you don't have one already) and apply to be a blogger using the button on the bottom of our homepage. Have questions? Contact Community Editor Lon Cohen at lon.cohen@patch.com.
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Below you will find links to a few select blogs that have cropped up on Patch sites over the past week. Give them a read and see if any of them inspire you to put down your words in a blog.
Open call to East End artists. Greenport’s Maritime Festival is seeking Arts & Crafts participants
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In her blog "The Sirens' Song," Caroline Waloski puts out the word that the fall festival in Greenport is looking for artists.
The Sandman cometh in Port Jeffererson Librarian Monica Williams' blog post about author Neil Gaiman. Williams says that five of the author's books have been on six 2013 bestsellers list. "Gaiman does have an advantage as he is a 'renaissance man author' writing volumes for adults, children, and teens," Williams writes.
Homebody: A Photoblog of Kings Park (And Close By): #10: Osprey
Kings Park photographer Lawrence Kelly talks about capturing a picture of an Osprey in St. James. He also points out blogger Jan Porinchak’s blog posting on ospreys.
Blogger weighs the pros & cons of splitting large school district into 2 smaller ones.
Here are some other blog posts you might have missed in the last week:
- Judge Rules That Apple Conspired To Fix E-Book Prices
- Soy is not a health food!
- Kids Helping Animals...The Rescue Rangers Program of Last Chance Animal Shelter
- Is Student Loan Reform Possible?
Remember, if you have something you'd like to say to you neighbors or you've got the writing bug, put your words on Patch by becoming a blogger. Sign up or email Community Editor Lon Cohen at lon.cohen@patch.com.
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