From Art to Banking Patch Bloggers Cover it All

We all have something to say. It might be about our expertise at work like computer programs or the latest app for a smartphone. Or you might want to share what's growing in your garden so other can benefit from your green thumb. Others like to wistfully ruminate on their daily observations.

Whatever it is you have on your mind, share it with friends and neighbors on Patch by becoming a blogger

It's easy. All you have to do is sign up for an Patch account (if you don't have one already) and apply to be a blogger using the button on the bottom of our homepage. Have questions? Contact Community Editor Lon Cohen at lon.cohen@patch.com.

Below you will find links to a few select blogs that have cropped up on Patch sites over the past week. Give them a read and see if any of them inspire you to put down your words in print.

Homebody: A Photoblog of Kings Park (And Close By). #8: Greenbelt Trail

Photographer Lawrence Kelly talks about a photo he took on the Greenbelt Trail system on Long Island. He writes: "We are extremely fortunate to have a lot of public access land in Kings Park, the Town of Smithtown, and on Long Island in general." Click to see the beautiful picture Kelly took on the Greenbelt Trail titled "Greenbelt Sunrise."

Art at the Library: Oil Painting

Librarian Monica Williams writes that "oil paint, as a medium, became popular in the 1400s. Evidence exists that oil paint was in existence earlier on, but not consistently used." She offers some great books to read about the medium of oil paint used by artists through the centuries and some books on how to paint with oils.

The Importance of Balancing a Checkbook: Teaching Our Children Old School Style

Teacher's Federal Credit Union writes a blog about banking and in this week's post the bank talks about the importance of learning traditional skills for young people when it comes to banking and budgeting. The bank's blogger writes: "There are so many financial management tools out there – online banking, apps to check your balance, texts from financial institutions that tell you your balance and going to the ATM. As young adults have grown up with these automated applications, they never had to learn the traditional methods of balancing a checkbook or manually write out a check."

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Help Stop the LIPA Tax Hike Now

Blogger and Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone writes about stopping LIPA from raising taxes on residents by challenging the tax assessment on its Northport Power Plant.

Video Blog: The Phases Of An Accepted Offer And What It Means 

This blogger uses video to talk about various real estate issues. This time she describes what happens after an offer on a home is accepted.

Southold Town Board - Where Every Voice is Heard

Remember, if you have something you'd like to say to you neighbors or you've got the writing bug, put your words on Patch by becoming a blogger. Sign up or email Community Editor Lon Cohen at lon.cohen@patch.com.