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Blogs of the Week: July 7

All of the best tips, opinions and how-to's from your neighbors.

What are your neighbors thinking about? Is a national-news story peeking the interest of the neighborhood or is someone simply sharing their insight on every day life? 

No worries if you missed the past week – we've collected the top blog posts across our local Patch sites in one convenient place.

How to Fly Our Flag Properly


Babylon Village blogger Lisa Palermo writes in this week about something you might not know how to do, especially during a big holiday like Independence Day: fly the United States flag correctly. She goes in-depth about the ways to display the flag everyday of the year.

Always Wear Sunscreen.. and Other Wisdom


West Islip blogger Judy Cangemi writes in with some words of wisdom of the Class of 2013, which graduated only a few weeks ago. She references the great Baz Luhrmann's Class of 1999 speech "Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen."


Here We Go!


Lindenhurst blogger Kerry Ann Clock gives readers a new perspective on a rare health condition she goes through and how Paleo eating has helped her situation. She will be detailing her journey through the new Paleo diet.

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