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America 250: A More Perfect Union
We are just days away from the United States Semiquincentennial. A time when as one voice, we declared our independence from the tyranny of England. “We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in… Continue reading
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New Jersey Welcomes the World (not New York)
The World Cup is officially underway at the Meadowlands, which in case you were confused, is in New Jersey – NOT New York. So, we welcome the world to our beloved state, which contains immigrants and ethnicities from every corner of the world. In a way, it makes sense that Jersey is the host. A… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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