This Is My New Jersey

May 22, 2026

A Day of Gratitude

“The Troops have been covered with Ice and Snow… and have been reduced to the necessity of washing their Clothes in Ice, and sleeping upon the ground without Blankets. Their patience under these severe trials is beautiful, and demands the highest admiration.” Letter to Congress from George Washington, January 26, 1780 from Morristown, New Jersey… Continue reading

Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Cape May County, Essex County, History, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Morris County, New Jersey, Ocean County

Bayonne, Bloomfield, Califon, Fair Lawn, Hammonton, Morris Township, Morristown, Mount Arlington, Mount Holly, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Sea Isle City, Wrightstown
May 15, 2026

Hollywood and The Jersey Devil

There aren’t many current television shows I really enjoy. I despise “reality TV” and some of the scripted shows are less than spectacular. I find myself watching older shows, and since I’ve discovered the Comet channel (yes, cable, I know), I get to watch The X-Files just about every night. So-Called “Reality” They just started… Continue reading

Atlantic County, History, Jersey Icon, New Jersey, Outdoors, Pine Barrens

Atlantic City, david-duchovny, gillian-anderson, Jersey Devil, New Jersey, Pine Barrens, X-Files
April 25, 2026

Revolution, Spies, and America 250

I have always been interested in history. One of the first dates my husband (then my boyfriend) and I shared was a visit to Jockey Hollow in Morristown. After dating through the winter, we were excited to get outside and enjoy the wonderful history of our unique state. While I am very late to the… Continue reading

Exploring, History, Morris County, New Jersey

Jockey Hollow, Morristown, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War
April 17, 2026

Hey, FIFA – It’s in New Jersey!

There are times I love New York. My first date with my now husband was at South Street Seaport. Every year we would go see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Once a year I used to go in on my own to wander through the vintage stores and used book shops. Today is not… Continue reading

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FIFA, Met Life Stadium, New Jersey, New York, New York City, travel
April 4, 2026

The Cherry Blossoms of Newark and Belleville

It is finally springtime. The weather is beginning to warm, the juncos are heading north, and we see robins on the horizon. The most beautiful announcement of the season, however, is the blooming of cherry blossoms in Newark and Belleville. History of Branch Brook Park In 1867, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers… Continue reading

New Jersey, Outdoors, Essex County, Festivals, Exploring, Conservation

Belleville, Bloomfest, Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherry Blossoms, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Newark
January 24, 2026

New Jersey Loses a Favorite Son: Richard Codey

Let’s face it, New Jersey politics is a full-contact sport. And there are very few politicians I genuinely like. Former Governor Richard Codey was one of them and sadly, we lost him earlier this month. Dick Codey Mr. Codey was born an Essex County boy in Orange, the son of a funeral director. When he… Continue reading

Essex County, New Jersey, Non-Profits

Casting for Recovery, Governor Richard Codey, Orange, Susan G. Komen
January 3, 2026

Crossroads of the American Revolution

Now that 2026 is officially underway, it is time to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. And there is nowhere better to experience that history than New Jersey! The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands… Continue reading

Burlington County, Exploring, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Pine Barrens

American Revolution, american-history, Batsto Village, George Washington, History, Journey Through Jersey, Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Visit NJ 250
December 21, 2025

My Jersey Christmas List: 2025

We are now less than a week away from Christmas, so I better make sure to get my Christmas list to Santa. And of course, my list has its own bit of Jersey flair. It’s All About the Food First, I have to ask the big guy for some Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy and fudge… Continue reading

New Jersey, Food, Exploring, Shopping, Cape May County

Cape May, E Whitmore Art, Fralinger’s, horseshoe crab, New Jersey, Original Fudge Kitchen, Sunset Beach, Taylor Ham, TEC, Wildwood Crest
December 14, 2025

Last Call for Newark’s Anheuser-Busch

Growing up on the flight path of Newark Airport was always interesting. Some days the planes were so low it almost felt like you could reach out and touch them. As I started working full time and needed to travel, drivers were astonished I knew all the shortcuts to save time getting to the airport.… Continue reading

Essex County, Jersey Icon, New Jersey

Anheuser-Busch, Ballantine, Beer, New Jersey, Newark, Newark Airport
December 10, 2025

For all the Right Reasons: Najee Jihad

I love to share the stories of fellow New Jerseyans who are doing their best to be a positive role model, lift up their local community, or bring light to an important issue. I’ve written about Mayor Lora, advocate for the Italian American community, Patrick O’Boyle (yeah, I know, the name), Firefighter Daniel Vasquez, and… Continue reading

Essex County, Jersey Icon, New Jersey

Najee Jahad, New Jersey, Newark