Have Something to Say? Say it Here on Your Own Blog

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.

Food Deserts and the Importance of Farmers Markets 

On its new blog, Teachers Federal Credit Union writes about "food deserts," a lack of access to healthy, fresh food in many parts of Long Island.

US Supreme Court Rules Against Human Gene Patents

Attorney Paul A. Lauto writes about a big Supreme Court case that was just decided about the ability of companies to patent human genes.

Homebody: A Photoblog of Kings Park (And Close By). #7: Gimme the Night

Kings Park photographer Lawrence Kelly writes about shooting pictures a night when there is very little light available. Or is there?

Special Needs Art Classes

Michelle Posner, the owner of an art studio in Miller Place talks about classes for special needs people like her brother who has Aspergers. 

Battle of the Books

On its blog, the Smithtown Library lists the books that teens must read to become part of its team in the county-wide Battle of the Books competition. 

Omega-3s: Essential for good health 

Eric Robert Santiago writes about how essential Omega-3s are to our diets. 

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.