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Blog Roundup: Stopping To Smell The... Mums!
See what some Patch bloggers are saying this week.

Patch bloggers take time out of their busy days to let you know about some things going on in their neck of the woods. Here, we've gathered what a few of them from around the area had to say. (If you'd like to start your own blog on Patch, click on the Blogs tab at the top of this page and then click on "Start your own Blog")
Stopping To Smell The... Mums!
Heading to school today my son Brody wanted to take a minute to stop and smell the mums! Happy Fall, Y'all!
Vegetarian Month: Whole Grains Satisfy!
It’s World Vegetarian Month—something we can’t celebrate without talking about the benefits of whole grains.
Whole grains are powerhouses of vegetarian nutrition. They offer protein, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, antioxidants, and trace minerals like iron, zinc, copper and magnesium. Studies link whole grain consumption with decreased risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
Another Way to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Breast CancerSome women at a high risk for breast cancer may reduce their chance of developing invasive breast cancer with the use of the medication called tamoxifen.
Chemoprevention is the use of a medication to reduce cancer, and it may be considered in a patient who is at high risk of developing breast cancer.
Prevent Water Damage this Fall with These Easy Tips
Water damage to your floors, walls, ceiling and foundation can cause big problems and can be expensive to repair. But, by following a few guidelines and making sure your plumbing system is working properly, you can prevent water damage from getting in your way this fall.
Great Meal in West Bay Shore
Last Friday evening, Barry and I went to the Lakehouse formerly Duck Pond Inn. The staff service is attentive and the food is truly elegant. We also enjoy Roots very much but do miss the Parkwood inn. Our favorite weekly meal is at Tres Palm where the food is a cut above and the atmosphere warm and friendly right on the bay in Babylon.
A Beautiful Main Street Sunset
I captured this awesome shot earlier this week, when our sunsets were at that perfect angle to give the sky beautiful pinks and purples we rarely see in the summer or fall.
We hope to see more of these as the fall rolls in – it's just a awe-inspiring sight.
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