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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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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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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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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
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Going Down The Shore in New Jersey
Now that the unofficial start of summer is upon us, thoughts turn to going down the shore. And there seems to be specific wants based on age when it comes to which shore town people pick. High School Shore Trips Most teenagers start out at Seaside Heights. It’s where you went after the prom. You… Continue reading
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Welcome to Spring Fishing Season
While the thermometer is throwing out temperatures like the Power Ball, I do know spring is here. How do I know you might ask? This weekend marked opening day for spring fishing season. At 8:00am on April 5th, anglers dropped a line and another season full of fishing stores, and lies, began. By the end… Continue reading
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Saving the Salamanders
We have officially hit spring and I am elated. If you are a regular reader, you are aware of my keen dislike of winter. The light at the end of the day, the warmer weather, it heals my soul. Another sign of spring is the beginning of the salamander migration. Yes, I’m serious. With 33… Continue reading
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