History
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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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Remember 9-11: 24 Years Later
“Where were you on December 7th?” “Where were you when President Kennedy was shot?” “Where were you when Dr. King was assassinated?” “Where were you on 9/11?” Sadly, every generation experiences at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. For Gen-Xers like me, there have been several. I remember watching video of blindfolded hostages in… Continue reading
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“Jaws” Turns Fifty
It may sound strange, but one of my favorite movies is Jaws. Even though I was only five the year it came out, when I was old enough to see it, well, that movie gave me a healthy respect for nature’s creatures. It is also one of the few movies that I can honestly say… Continue reading
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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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The Secret Power of Cursive Handwriting
I love being part of Gen-X. We are the last feral generation. The group that can easily handle analog life in the modern world. For me, that still includes film photography, crochet, and cursive handwriting. The need to learn cursive handwriting While many people today think analog skills are unnecessary, I wholeheartedly disagree. An especially… Continue reading
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Winter Events in New Jersey
If you know me, you know how much I truly detest winter. The cold. The wind. The snow. All of it. It is this time of year I wish we could move New Jersey further south. However, just because it is cold out doesn’t mean there is nothing to do. Yes, I admit, I spend… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 