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hen did we stop simply traveling and start documenting the evidence that we traveled? Somewhere along the way, vacation became part adventure, part photo shoot. We don’t just want to see the Eiffel Tower—we want the photograph proving we saw it. Are we traveling for the experience, or just to post? Travel has always been about collecting memories. We took photographs long before social media existed. We bought postcards, saved ticket stubs, and brought home souvenirs. But something about traveling today feels different to me. We can share every meal, every sunset, and every hotel room with thousands of people before we’ve even had a chance to experience it ourselves. There is nothing wrong with taking the perfect photo. In fact, I’m all for it. I love that a photograph can transport me right back to a place I’ve visited years later. www.longislandmediagroup.com

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all is a season of cooler temperatures and changing leaves, and it also marks the return of autumn flavor profiles. Root vegetables, roasts and heartier fare are prime cooking ingredients this time of year. In terms of baking, treats spiced with ginger and cinnamon are in demand each fall. Carrot cake and oatmeal cookies are familiar favorites this time of year. In this recipe for “Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies” from “Live Well Bake Cookies” (Quarto Group) by Danielle Rye, delicious spiced carrot cake is transformed into a soft and chewy cookie.

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to witness blazing autumn color. During leaf-peeping season, travelers can go coast to coast and see awesome vistas. Some regions are particularly known for their leaf displays. New York’s Catskill and Adirondack regions are prime spots for visitors in the autumn. The travel resource Frommer’s offers more leaf-peeping locales to visit.

PEAK VIEWING TIMES Areas of the northern-most latitude will start to show color earlier than more southern areas. Generally, the leafviewing season begins in late September and runs through early November for much of North America. Peak times for viewing depend on areas of travel and time of year. The Weather Channel offers maps and charts at www.weather. com/maps/fall-foliage for tpeak times for many areas of the U.S.

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he arrival of autumn signifies many changes, and cuisine is no exception. Some foods just match up with certain seasons. Such is the case with the following recipe for "Corn Chowder with Chiles and Monterey Jack" from "The Culinary Institute of America Book of Soups" (LebharFriedman). Though it works year-round, this recipe is ideal for that first brisk autum afternoon.

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and diced 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, juices reserved 1 4-ounce can green chiles, drained 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup corn tortilla strips, toasted,

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alloween is a time when the line between having fun and being scared is easily blurred. While trick-or-treating and attending parties are ways to enjoy the final day of October, there are plenty of other ways to make Halloween more fun. • Host a Halloween book club. Those who love to read can ensure the October gathering of a book club is one that features a discussion of a scary book. Those looking for a scare can explore horror authors like Stephen King, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, Shirley Jackson, and Tananarive Due.

mishappen pumpkins that can be carved into spooky jack-o’-lanterns. Also, enhance Halloween decor with pitted and warty gourds that lend that scary appeal. • Create a haunted house. Instead of going elsewhere to get chills and thrills, transform your house or yard into a spooktacular vision and invite neighbors to explore.

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• Whip up Halloween treats. Candied apples, extra-rich brownies and mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls to look like mummies are just some of the ways to create a scary Halloween feast.

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• Host an outdoor movie. Projectors can now be hooked up to smartphones and tablets, so it’s easier than ever to watch movies outside. Simply project a device onto a screen, • Have a costume theme. white fence or even a Everyone in the household bedsheet. Since it gets can get in on the fun by dark somewhat early planning costumes to fit in October, the movie a theme. For example, doesn’t have to start very everyone can dress like the late. Depending on the Addams family. audience, choose a movie that is very scary or only • Read some scary stories. mildly so if children will be There’s something to viewing. be said about reading scary stories or poems • Organize a Halloween on Halloween. Readers’ treat exchange. Similar imaginations take over to a Christmas “Secret on Halloween as they Santa,” participants put envision scary characters together a wrapped gift of and scenarios. Edgar homemade or store-bought Allen Poe, author of many foods and exchange with notably macabre works, others. is a popular read come

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(residents or non-residents) during Library hours. Questions? Email askus@ emmaclark.org PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org Useful Technology for Caregivers Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. There are many useful gadgets and tools out there that can help you with everything from keeping track of medication schedules to monitoring your loved one's safety. Presented by Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands. This class is being offered both in-person and online. At the in-person class, you may try out some of the technology discussed. Open to all Suffolk County residents, but registration is required. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/programs. Rhodes Committee Three Village Historical Society & Emma Clark Library in partnership with many community organizations Sharing our local history & stories through conversations, meetings, artifacts, exhibits & publications. All are welcome to join our informal group, which meets monthly in the 1892 Periodical Room. The November meeting will be on Monday, November 2, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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Shed the Meds Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to offer a safe way for residents to properly dispose of their unused medications. Proper disposal is essential to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands. Bring your family’s non-liquid drugs/medications to the Periodical Room (1892 library). Please note: The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office cannot accept liquids or needles. They

are only accepting unused or expired medications from individuals (not large quantities from a doctor’s office or health care facility). Open to all. No registration required. Osteoporosis: Uncovering Hidden Causes of Bone Loss Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Learn about osteoporosis from Mather Medical Group's rheumatologist, Zarlasht Khan, MD. Open to all Suffolk County residents, but registration is required. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/programs. Writing Workshop: Language, Silence, and the Stories We Carry Saturday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Through literature, guided writing, and creative voice exercises, participants will explore how language shapes identity, self-expression, and our relationship to silence. No previous writing or performance experience is necessary. Taught by writer, educator, and performer, Fatima Ijaz. Open to all Suffolk County residents, but registration is required. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/programs. The History of Native Plants Monday, November 9, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Learn how native plants were used by Native Americans & the early settlers of Long Island and discover how they are still used by Native Americans today. Presented by Kimberly Simmen, CNLP. Open to all Suffolk County residents, but registration is required. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/programs. Medicare Basics Tuesday, November 10, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. This presentation is designed for Medicare Eligible people who want to continued on page 23

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Happenings At The Emma Clark Library continued from page 22 better understand Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, & D and the options available, such as the Medicare Savings Program, Extra Help, & EPIC. The 2027 NYS Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 – December 7, 2026. Taught by a volunteer from RSVP Suffolk. Open to all Suffolk County residents, but registration is required. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/ programs. Evening Book Discussions Typically meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk in the Library’s Lobby. No registration required. Tuesday, November 10 (note the date change to Tuesday this month) – Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Book pickup starts 10/14) Preventing the Financial Exploitation of Seniors Monday, November 16, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Join the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for an informative discussion regarding the prevention of financial exploitation. Learn how to recognize the latest scams and how to protect yourself from identity theft. Open to all Suffolk County residents, but registration is required. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/ programs.

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Tips To Carve The Perfect Jack-O’-Lantern

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• Don’t carve too early. to outline the design. It’s Though it can be tempting easy to make mistakes and fun to carve a when carving a jack-o’jack-o’-lantern once the lantern, especially if this calendar turns to October, is your first time using a it’s unlikely the finished carving knife since last product will make it all year. Use a dry-erase the way to October 31. marker to trace the design Horticulturists indicate onto the pumpkin before that jack-o’-lanterns have you cut. a shelf life of roughly five • Avoid severing the stem. to 10 days, though an especially cold October When many people could shorten that life envision jack-o’-lanterns, expectancy even further. the image in their minds If you want your jack-o’is one in which the top of lantern to greet trick-orthe pumpkin is removed treaters on Halloween, so candles or lights can wait to carve it until a few be effortlessly placed days before the big day. inside. However, the • Use a dry-erase marker custom pumpkin carving EDITION FIVE

• Avoid candles when lighting the interior of the jack-o’-lantern. Candles might seem like the most authentic and even spooky way to light the interior of the pumpkin, but the heat produced by a burning candle can shorten the life expectancy of the jacko’-lantern. An LED light won’t give off much heat and will provide ample illumination. A few simple tips can help Halloween celebrants ensure their jack-o’-lanterns make it all the way to the big day at the end of October.

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