by Rockaway Staff | Dec 19, 2024 | NEWS
David Doblack took a trip to California last month and stopped by The Rodney Strong Vineyards, who he says was previously owned by a Rockaway man, who made their Rockaway wine. Decked out in his Rockaway Times tee, David is holding a bottle of Rockaway!...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 19, 2024 | NEWS
Every year at this time I write a similar column: Year-end holiday time reminds me of what Hillel said: “IF I AM ONLY FOR MYSELF, WHAT AM I? If not now, WHEN?” When my friends and clients need a favor, I am usually THERE for them. I’ve taken in mail, tended to...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 19, 2024 | NEWS
Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the U.S., never touched a light switch in the White House due to his fear of being electrocuted. He also happened to be the first president that had electricity in the White House. The first settlers of Madagascar came...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 19, 2024 | NEWS
Winter brings long nights and short days. The cold and lack of light outside naturally draw us inward, making this season the perfect time to embark on an inward journey. “Svadhyaya” is a Sanskrit term that means, “one’s own reading” or “self-study.” As we move into...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 19, 2024 | NEWS
Christmas was made a little more special this year for families with a loved one on the autism spectrum. On Sunday, December 15, Rockaway Beach Autism Families (RBAF) held their Sixth Annual Holiday Party, making spirits bright for all of those in attendance at the...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 19, 2024 | NEWS
I recently read this line from a blog by Ellen Stumbo on “The Mighty”: “Some people might look on as we parent kids with disabilities and think our lives must be hard.” Simply stated, yes, it is. BUT … as parents we just do as all parents do—love our children. And as...
