Enjoyed Steven Stolman’s story about naming houses [“What’s In A Name?” StyleHampton, Residence, July 9], something I think should always be done. And it must be great fun naming some things: Boats, ski trails, wines and trains all come to mind.
Not to mention vehicles. My wife and I once had a pickup named Maybelline, because maybe she would start. Or the black Suburban with the oversized RV mirrors that the mechanics called Mickey Mouse. My wife’s Volvo is called The Swedish Model.
Years ago, a buddy and I bought a rundown shack on Lazy Point. For names, we considered Napeague Fatigue, Poison Ivy Acres Under The Sea, (flood zone), and, since we were girl crazy, Lust Horizon. It was finally named Dune Nuthin, proudly painted on an old broken oar.
My neighbor is a retired corrections officer. His house is named Dune Time.
Keep up the good work!
Gordon G. Ryan, Esq.
Montauk
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