10 Memorable Blogs from 2011

One of the most recent additions to East Hampton Patch has been bloggers. Our Local Voices section of Patch has been a great success and we have our dozens of bloggers to thank.

From updates on fishing from and reports on bowling matches from of , Dr. Gerry Curatola's tips for a healthy mouth to Johnny Messina's fitness motivation, we're a more informed community.

Here are posts from 10 bloggers, though I could easily double that. Catch up ones you might have missed or revisit some interesting ones. And, if you're inspired to blog for Patch, email Taylor.Vecsey@patch.com.

by : "As I watched what was surely one of the last D battery packs to be had in the Hamptons roll down the check-out conveyor belt, I mused.  "A few days ago, it was 'Did you feel it?.' Now, it's 'Are you staying?'"  And, in light of how well we survived the earthquake, how many people are taking Irene seriously and planning on leaving?"

by : "There I was, gliding across the top of the water, just skimming the surface and taking in the beauty of the pond around me when off to my right I heard a voice, a resonating, thrilling, deeply soulful voice. A songstress, a muse, a siren, beckoning myself and my companions nearer to one of the estates on Georgica Pond."

by : "How mankind’s resilience helps us recover from life’s most horrifying events is nearly impossible to explain. Yet on the eve of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I found myself getting closer to those answers at an unexpected place -- the East Hampton Recycling Center."

by : "Every person who works with Kaia absolutely loves her. She is a little standoffish when you first meet her, but feed her one meal of meatballs, and she quickly warms up."

by , the executive director of : Bats are a favorite scary symbol of Halloween, but really, we should be frightened for the bats that are so important to our local environment.

by : An ode to bay scallops to the tune of Jingle Bells.

by : "Where did the ritual of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas time come from and what's so special about it?" Read more to find out.

by : "I am proud of how I presented myself and wish all the best to the incoming elected board members."

by : Actor Steven Bauer (Manny in “Scarface” with Al Pacino) came out to the Hamptons from California to film his indie “Knuckleheads,” record an album with Rocking Horse Productions and film episodes with WVVH-TV for his YouTube and TV show, “Playtime with Steven Bauer.”