Burnt Memories

almost all of our favorite memories have been made on the front porch. Almost every night, from June to August, even if my sister and I are not home, my dad makes a fire on the front porch. One thing he will almost never do, is put the fire out. No matter how many hours the fire has been running, or how late in the night it is, my father will sit outside, in his big comfortable recliner, and wait for the simmering flames to evaporate into the air until all that is left is smoke. Sometimes he will fall asleep out there and we can hear him come up the stairs to bed at 4 a.m. Even early in the morning, you can find my father, legs crossed, resting on his chair, with a baseball cap loosely thrown on his head, a coffee in his left hand, and a “Rockaway Times” newspaper in his right. Thankfully, he usually gets bagels for us too while we sleep the mornings away, like typical teenagers. The front porch is laid out with two small couches and two recliners topped with enormous fluffy red and gold cushions and pillows. Our corgi, Sundance, always resorts to sitting in her designated seat in the corner of the left couch, near my dad’s feet. She might like the fires even more than he does! Next to each couch is a wooden side table, with remnants of s’mores stuck to the corners and sides. Ignoring the sticky substance, we still use the table as a homework stand, leaning on it to write, when we open the house near the end of each school year and when school starts up again in September. Frequently, I find myself getting distracted by a smack of smoke seeping out of the steel, cylindrical, fire pit, temporarily blinding me. The fire pit is the centerpiece of the porch, standing about four feet tall with a small oval opening on the lower end, stuffed with wood, charcoal and sticks. Across from the fire pit itself, is a rectangular wooden console, which stores all of the wood, and sticks for next time.

Some nights, the flames are accompanied by marshmallows on wooden sticks, the crunch of graham crackers, and laughter roaring from our cousins and friends. Other nights, the fire is accompanied by silence, as we close our eyes and relax, listening to the crickets of the night, the distant roar of the ocean and the soft crackling of sparks. The warmth from the fire kisses our sunburn, after spending eight hours on the beach earlier that day. Unaware of the fact that we have Hershey's chocolate smeared on our lips and chin, we “cheeeeeseeee!!” for my dad’s photographs. The sand, still stuck in our hair, tickles our scalps, and falls onto the floor, preparing to get uncomfortably stuck to the bottom of our feet. The sound of distorted and indistinct voices of kids playing basketball down the street, accompanied by the neighbors who are also on their porch, conversing about sports or politics, each clasping a beer or wine glass in their hand, play through my ears. Everyone has a different concept of peace, but simply sitting on that front porch, with wood in the fire pit and a s’mores stick in hand, is my family’s idea of perfect relaxation.

(Editor’s Note: Isabella Donovan is a 16-year-old high school student who sent this piece in for your enjoyment.)

By Robin Shapiro

The summer season has mixed effects on the Rockaway real estate market. On the one hand, we are a beachfront community and the draw of the summer activities does bring people here for: beaches, swimming, cycling, running, surfing, organized teams for kids and adults (although the pandemic may crimp some of these this year; thankfully the “end” is in sight). On the other hand, some sellers are reluctant to sell during the summer because they enjoy the aforementioned activities and don’t want to give them up so fast!

Periodically, out-of-town brokers try to get a foothold in Rockaway. This is not a new phenomenon. Over the years, this has been UNSUCCESSFULLY tried before. The experienced local brokers have tremendous advantages over the interlopers.

down. They know the local “players” – the investors, the families thinking about upsizing or downsizing. They know the parameters and specific desires /needs of these local players. They even know many of the appraisers who frequently appear in Rockaway. Sometimes they can get an appraiser’s “ear” and explain why the house should “comp” out so that the buyer can obtain the necessary mortgage to do the deal.

It can be harder to sell real estate during the summer due to vacations by buyers and sellers alike. Summer activities can also occupy people instead of allowing them to focus on the home sale process.

The spring season has been generally good for our real estate market. There has been action across the board in all price categories with an emphasis on the range below $1 million (approx). Prices have firmed up within the framework of recent comparable sales and in some cases are creeping higher. Inventory levels remain very low. Call me, Love, Robin. 718-490-9463

The intelligent local brokers know the history of most houses –not just the sale records available on the internet. They know houses which have been on the market before and have been unsuccessfully marketed – and they know WHY the old listings were unsuccessful. They know who made offers on houses and why offers were turned

Out of town brokers are wrong if they imply any special access to out-of-town buyers. Websites are almost universally viewed by potential buyers making buyers generally very knowledgeable. There’s no special “hocus pocus” access to unknown buyers. There is specific special local knowledge privy to local brokers.

Call me. Love, Robin

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On Saturday, February 11, the Rockaway Track Club is hosting the V-Day 5K and Half Marathon. Check in at Healy’s Pub at 8 a.m. and race starts at 9 a.m. on the Beach 108th Boardwalk. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org

On Sunday, February 12, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., head to the Rockaway Brewing Company (415 Beach 72nd Street) and shop some goodies for your Valentine from local vendors.

On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:15 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly community board meeting. Hear updates on Sanitation and Gateway National Recreation area and more. If you wish to speak, sign up before the meeting begins.

On Friday, February 17 at 6 p.m., head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club (533 Beach 126th) to help support the Fight With Your Smile campaign for LLS. Music by The Rockawades and Brooklyn Bards. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. $20 entrance. Bring cash for cash bar and raffles.

On Mondays at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd) to join Ann Fosteris’ Fitness to You class. Masks required inside RISE.

On Mondays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 11:30 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore

Front Parkway) for weekly Yoga with Cynthia. Open to Adults 60 +; To register, please call 718-6343044.

On Thursdays at 10 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (10620 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly painting/ Arts and crafts. Let your creativity be free! RSVP and for more details: 718-634-3044.

On Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd) for a free core and lower body class with Ann Fosteris of Fitness to You. All are welcome! Bring a mat. Masks required inside RISE.

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Seaside Library (116-15 Rocka- way Beach Blvd) to join for a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations. Through April 1.

Want to help advocate for animals? This virtual support group will be facilitated by Jill Lauri and meet monthly via Zoom. Scholarships are available. Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit https://HealingWithAnimals. com/Animal-Activist-Support-Group.

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