Tina DiTomasso

08/08/2025

So far, 40 turtles have been released this summer, and just two remain in care as their team gears up for the next stranding season.

08/04/2025

Today we celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday - Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security. 234 years of courage, service, and unwavering dedication! 🇺🇸⚓️

To the brave men and women who guard our coasts, save lives, and protect our waters with honor and heart — thank you. Your sacrifices often go unseen, but your impact is felt every single day.

Here’s to our Coast Guard heroes and the legacy of service they uphold. 💙🌊

Learn more about the history of the United States Coast Guard:
https://tinaditomasso.com/history/guardians-of-the-coast/

Guardians of the Coast: Honoring the U.S. Coast Guard’s Legacy and Service Fort Lauderdale, Florida - May 5, 2007: US Coast Guard crews conduct rescue operation at sea. The safety training event is part of the Air and Sea Show 2007. When

08/01/2025

Building a Tool Cart for my WEN Jointer!

In this video, I’m building a custom tool cart specifically designed for my WEN 6" jointer. I needed a mobile, sturdy, and space-saving solution for my workshop—and this cart checks all the boxes. From cutting the plywood to adding casters and organizing tool storage, I’ll take you through the entire build step-by-step.

Whether you're working with limited space or just want to upgrade your shop setup, this build might be just what you need!

👍 Like what you see? Don’t forget to like, comment and follow to stay updated on future shop builds, tool upgrades, and woodworking projects.

In this video, I’m building a custom tool cart specifically designed for my WEN 6" jointer. I needed a mobile, sturdy, and space-saving solution for my works...

08/01/2025

🌍✨ Meet the Woman Who Made History ✨🌍 On this day, in 1980, Iceland elected Vigdís Finnbogadóttir—the first woman in the world to become a democratically elected head of state. But her story goes far beyond that groundbreaking moment.

📖 Read how a quiet, cultured single mother became a global icon of leadership and dignity. Her legacy still shapes the world today.

👉 https://tinaditomasso.com/vigdis-finnbogadottir/

On this day, August 1, 1980 - Icelandic teacher and politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became president of Iceland; she was the first woman in the world to be elected head of state in a national election. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir: The Woman Who Made History in Iceland and Beyond In the cool windswept...

06/29/2025

Our very own rainforest ❤️

06/20/2025

Which four would you pick? I would pick apple, banana cream, peaches and chocolate cream 😋😋😋

06/19/2025

Summertime is the best time!!

06/18/2025

Making Burgers on the Blackstone - Blackstone Products‬

🔥 Why is the Blackstone superior for cooking burgers? Let’s break it down:

🍔 Unmatched Sear Power – The flat top gets blazing hot, delivering that perfect crust on every patty thanks to full surface contact. Goodbye grill grates, hello Maillard magic.

👨‍🍳 Ultimate Control – With multiple heat zones, you can sear burgers on one side, toast buns on the other, and keep everything warm without overcooking.

🥓 Burger Bar Heaven – Smash burgers? Bacon? Caramelized onions? Fried eggs? The Blackstone handles all of it at once—no juggling pans or flare-ups.

🧼 Easy Cleanup – No grates to scrub. Just scrape and wipe. Done.

If you love burgers, the Blackstone isn’t just better—it’s the upgrade your backyard’s been waiting for.

🔥 Why is the Blackstone superior for cooking burgers? Let’s break it down:🍔 Unmatched Sear Power – The flat top gets blazing hot, delivering that perfect c...

06/11/2025

Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or someone seeking stories of community and transformation, Provincetown's narrative offers a captivating journey through time.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or someone seeking stories of community and transformation, Provincetown's narrative offers a captivating ...

06/06/2025

Save the Coqui! Did you know we have 17 different species and some are endangered: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/puerto-rican-coqui-frogs-online-effort-protection-tourism-rcna210662

05/22/2025

Making a Concrete Doorstop-Let me tell you a little bit about the Inventor of the Doorstop!

Osbourn Dorsey was an inventor credited with inventing the doorknob and doorstop. Dorsey was a self-taught inventor. He began his career as a blacksmith, but he soon turned his attention to inventing.

Osbourn Dorsey, at 16, is credited with inventing the doorknob and doorstop in 1878. He was born in 1836 in Virginia. Captured in the Washington DC slave emancipation records from April 1862, Dorsey is listed as “Osbourn Dorsey- son of Christina- Aged about eight months- ordinary size- dark complexion.” According to history, he was born a slave but freed when he was around eight months old.

Details from the 1880 census indicate that when Osbourn Dorsey was 18 years old, he worked as a butcher and resided with his parents, siblings and brother-in-law, Isaac Williams.

Before Dorsey invented the doorknob, people relied on some type of latch to close their doors, with others using leather straps as handles.

In 1878, he patented the doorknob and doorstop. His invention was a major improvement over the previous versions of doorknobs and doorstops, which were often made of wood or metal and were difficult to use.
Dorsey’s doorknobs and doorstops were made of cast iron and were much easier to operate.

Eventually Dorsey’s invention became a ubiquitous success, and he soon began to manufacture his doorknobs and doorstops on a large scale.
In addition to the doorknob and doorstop, Osbourn Dorsey also invented a clothes wringer, a fire escape, and a machine for making bricks.

Though he successfully obtained a patent for his work, because of the time in which he lived and the fact that he was Black, very little is known about his actual life.

Osbourn Dorsey made significant contributions to our world, even in the face of relentless discrimination and racism at home. While very little is known about Dorsey during his lifespan, his ingenuity and brilliance has opened the door for generations to come.

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Osbourn Dorsey was an inventor credited with inventing the doorknob and doorstop. Dorsey was a self-taught inventor. He began his career as a blacksmith, but...

05/05/2025

Discovering Puerto Rico, La Isla del Encanto – 2025

Day 1 - A Stroll Through Old San Juan & El Morro
Day 2 - El Yunque National Forest
Day 3 - San Sebastián
Day 4 - Bacardi Tour
Day 5 - Driving Around PR, Last Thoughts

Driving around Puerto Rico felt like slipping into a postcard that never ends. As the wheels hummed along the winding coastal roads, we were treated to a kaleidoscope of colors—lush green mountains on one side, and the deep blue Caribbean Sea stretching endlessly on the other. The salty breeze rushed through the windows, carrying the scent of ocean mist and roadside lechón asado from mountain kiosks.

In the morning, you might start in Old San Juan, where cobblestone streets echo beneath your tires and pastel-colored colonial buildings flash by in the golden light. By afternoon, you're coasting through El Yunque Rainforest, mist curling through the trees, waterfalls glistening just off the shoulder of the road. Then, as evening falls, you drive west toward Rincón, where the sun dips low into the sea and surfers ride the last waves of the day.

Each turn brought a new rhythm—reggaetón from a passing car, the call of coquí frogs, or the gentle hush of palm fronds swaying above. It's not just a drive; it’s a symphony of nature, culture, and spirit wrapped in island air.

Me encanta Puerto Rico!

Discovering Puerto Rico, La Isla de Encanta – 2025Read our blog: https://tinaditomasso.com/discovering-puerto-rico-2025/Day 1 - A Stroll Through Old San Juan...