Bergen County
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Upcoming Italian Heritage Events in New Jersey
I haven’t had the opportunity to post lately. It hasn’t been for lack of want, or news, or interest. It’s mainly due to a lack of energy. It is hard to believe, but almost two weeks ago, I had orthognathic surgery to address issues I developed from a fall while out fly fishing with my… Continue reading
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Carmela Polimeni to be Laid to Rest
Recently, a story touched many hearts in North Jersey. The passing of Carmela Polimeni. Sadly, Carmela had no family and passed away alone. The funeral parlor who received her earthly remains were at a loss. As a last resort, they placed an ad in a local paper. That ad touched off a search not just… Continue reading
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A Search for Comfort in Leonia
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. ~2 Corinthians… Continue reading
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A Final Salute to the Garfield Cadets
When you reach a certain age, you start to think about regrets and missed opportunities. For me, I have a huge regret. I never had the opportunity to march in drum corps. OK, get the laughing out of your system, then I’ll continue. Thank you. Moving on… When I was in high school, many of… Continue reading
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Happy 236 New Jersey!
Today is an important day in American history. In 1787, New Jersey ratified the U.S. Constitution and became the third state, following Delaware and Pennsylvania. “Now be it known, that we, the delegates of the state of New Jersey, chosen by the people thereof, for the purpose aforesaid, having maturely deliberated on and considered the… Continue reading
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Memorial Day 2022 Events
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and we all look forward to it for different reasons. For many it is a three day weekend. It is the unofficial kickoff to summer. It’s barbeques, cold beer, and the beach. Actually, no, it really isn’t. It is a moment to stop and honor and remember the fallen.… Continue reading
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Learning the History of the Lenni Lenape
When I was in fourth grade the entire year focused on New Jersey history. As much as I disliked Mrs. Stackfleth, I will say she was great at teaching the history of the Garden State. We spent a great deal of time learning about the Lenni Lenape, whose traditional territory spanned what is now eastern… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 