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So what did you do this weekend?  Hmmm, can I guess? You shoveled snow!  Friday night the snow began and continued with blowing drifts through early Sunday morning.  Many of you got your shovels and snow plows ready and began digging out on Saturday.  I did the same.  On Sunday morning, I was patting myself on the back for getting back to the gym and starting my routines again.  All the time I had spent on weightlifting machines gave me the strength to shovel without too much residual pain.  I actually felt alive since the sun was out and many neighbors were helping clean off the walkways and sidewalks of neighbors in need.  I posted in Facebook, “Where are all the angels from last year’s snow storms--those young men looking to earn some money.”  None of…

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Did any of my gentle readers attend the Tavern Concerts at Historic Richmond Town?  Stay tuned for the jug band playing this weekend!  How about the Staten Island OutLOUD presentation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Ice Palace" at Fort Wadsworth? Don’t forget to put the Borough President’s Borough Hall OPEN HOUSE “Direct Connect Sunday” on your list of things to do on Sunday, 1/31 from noon to 3.

The LEGO Americana Roadshow, an educational and FREE traveling installation of LEGO replicas, is at the Staten Island Mall.  Throughout the Mall you will see replicas of The White House, Independence Hall, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court Building, the Washington Monument and much more.  Exhibition hours are Monday through Saturday from 10-9 and Sunday…

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I finally saw the new “Star Wars” movie in 3D.  This 3D technology has become so vivid and life like—all the trailers for the coming attractions, even the animated movies, were also in 3D.  Years ago, when I watched action/adventure movies like “Star Wars” and “Lord of the Rings”, it was exciting.  Now I feel like I am part of the action. Will the next type movie be “virtual” with vibrating chairs and surround sound as in the theme parks?  

Did you start cleaning out your basement and attic of old electronics for the electronic waste recycling event?  Don’t forget that you can drop off at the Sanitation Department’s site every Saturday and the last Friday of the month at 100 West Service Rd. from 10-5. 

If you have a child who was born in 2011, is…

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