The Long Island Blog

On Long Island dogfish and skate are generally thought of as junk. They ruin the fisherman’s day and are thrown back in disgust. Because these fish are meaty, tasty, and boneless they are actually very good to eat and really don’t deserve their junk status.

If we had a better appreciation for these fish we’d have more fun, have more to eat, and there would be less pressure on more traditionally targeted species like flounder and fluke.

I cook and eat these fish whenever I catch them. If you’d like to try here’s a short page on how to eat dogfish and skate.

The Great South Bay is one of Long Island’s magnificent summertime playgrounds. A haven for boaters, bathers, and sport fishermen. A source of endless fascination for kids. And in the biting cold of winter, a place for coffee and contemplation near the water’s edge.

Read more and see pictures of Long Island’s Great South Bay.

If you’ve been following this blog or browsing the main site you may know me as The Long Island Guy. It’s my YouTube handle and the sig on some of my email.

As you might imagine my kids get a kick out of nicknames and this one is no exception. (King William is another favorite, but that’s another story.)

Well, my ever-lovin’ and very talented daughter, who lately has a just little too much time on her hands and misses me dearly, decided to pay homage to the Long Island Guy with a portrait.

I guess it was inevitable. People that can draw, will draw. And nothing is off limits, not even their parents.

Are you ready for this? Seriously, brace yourself…

The Long Island Guy (Ta Da!)

Well, the snow’s gone, but certainly not forgotten. And just to make sure we never forget this late winter snow I’ve collected some pictures and posted them together with one of my favorite wintertime poems.

Here is Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “The Snow-Storm” and pictures of the snow on Long Island.