NICE & EASY
Ernie Zimmerman
Ernie, a retired New York City police officer and Vietnam veteran, walks at least three miles a day and takes life nice and easy in Wellington, where he and his wife Sharon have lived for more than 28 years.
May 2013
Almost 30 years ago, I moved my family from New York down here to sunny Palm Beach County. Naturally, at that time I felt very safe raising my family here. And believe me when I say life down here was nothing like living in Brooklyn. ...
April 2013
Over the last couple of months a lot of unusual things have been happening in my house. And I’m not talking about my recent and well-documented episode with a rat. Things that have no good explanation as to why they happen have been, well, happening. And it seems that most of the strange and unexplained ...
March 2013
Since my years serving my country in Vietnam, I have endured living with ringing in my ears. Back then, I was in an artillery unit that used 8-inch and 175 mm guns, which were the biggest artillery guns the U.S. had at the time. We fired at least 200-400 rounds a day. And even though I wore ear plugs, ...
February 2013
I want to thank everyone who has stopped me on the street or sent emails offering ideas on how to get rid of my rodent house guest or – in the unlikely event I decided to adopt it as a pet – gave me suggestions for a name. ...
January 2013
Last month, I ended my column by writing about a new guest that had decided to check into the Zimmerman Hotel. To be a bit more precise, I mentioned that a mouse had decided to call our house his house. ...
December 2012
Last month while Hurricane Sandy was ripping apart the Northeast coast of the United States, the Zimmerman Hotel here in Wellington had all its rooms at full occupancy. My old police partner Ronnie – and I do mean old – was one of the guests ...
November 2012
The house I currently live in has been my home for the past 26 years. There’s been many happy occasions in this house and, yes, even some sad times. Overall though, our home has been very good to us.
It's only 26 years old. ...
October 2012
What is going on in our beautiful country? From Colorado to Old Bridge N.J., folks are being shot and killed at places where you would never expect anything like this could happen. ...
September 2012
It all started June 14, 1966. That’s the day I received a letter from my local draft board in Coney Island.
Upon opening it I noticed a subway token taped to the top, followed by the word “GREETINGS” in very large letters. The letter said Uncle Sam needed me. ...
August 2012
Recently, I went to my family doctor for my semi-annual physical. After a very good exam, she told me, in a nutshell, that for an old guy like me, everything is working just the way it should. ...
July 2012
Sharon and I recently returned from a too-long 15-day cruise and 3-day layover on the “Left Coast” in California. Two days in San Diego and a very long day in “LALA Land.” My preparation for the cruise started about ...
MANELY SPEAKING
Laura Danowski
Laura is the owner of Heads-Up Media, specializing in equestrian promotion. A former circuit competitor, Laura now resides on her lay-up facility in Loxahatchee.
May 2013
Not long ago, after the stalls were cleaned and the horses fed, I took my customary three-minute shower and gussied up for a Friday night off the farm. My social calendar is not broad – truth be told, dull is a more appropriate word. ...
April 2013
During a recent conversation about the EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus) outbreak that affected Wellington, I said, “Yes, we dodged the proverbial bullet.” Hindsight being what it is, I’m changing my opinion. ...
March 2013
During the week, my days include spending time after school with two 11-year-old, horse-crazy girls. The drill is pretty simple: we walk dogs, get through math homework and then back in the truck (which knows the route to the barn) to ride. ...
February 2013
The pomp and circumstance of the Winter Equestrian Festival is here again, bringing with it literal marvel and something for everyone – rider or not. Amidst the super-charged atmosphere of big, bright colored jumps ...
January 2013
The pomp and circumstance of the Winter Equestrian Festival is here again, bringing with it literal marvel and something for everyone – rider or not. Amidst the super-charged atmosphere of big, bright colored jumps ...
December 2012
Yet another holiday season approaches and I find myself considering the gifting frenzy – again. In the pursuit of what to give, I’m remembering what I’ve received that still has value and meaning. For some reason, the answers are very ...
November 2012
For those who don’t know Six Steps to Kevin Bacon, it was an association game played among movie buffs. One player would say an actor’s name – for example, Sean Connery. The challenger would name another actor or actress ...
October 2012
Quite some time ago, I embraced the idea of “plan for the worst but expect the best” and applied it to life. As I matured, being a good planner developed into “prognosticating.” Success lead to predictions. And unfortunately, I became a ...
September 2012
Erin Gilmore has covered many aspects of the equestrian industry for a decade. Assignments and freelance projects keep her moving throughout North America during the year and poised as a facet in Wellington for the annual Equestrian Festival. ...
August 2012
At the tender age of 19, Reed Kessler has been selected as one of four riders to represent the United States Show Jumping Team at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. And at the well-seasoned age of 50-something, Rich Fellers has earned the honor ...
July 2012
The British are coming! The British are coming! Well, really they are already here, having arrived and claimed space in our community in late October 2011. Unfortunately, the hospitality and success of The British Hay Company has been rewarded ...
