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Remembering the Haunts of my Youth
Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got til its gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot We all have favorite places from our youth. For me there were several. One favorite of mine was Mickey Music – a record store. One of my high school jobs… Continue reading
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“Down the Shore” – Part One in a Series
There are many places I would love to live in my beloved state of New Jersey. Some of them include Morristown, for its connection to our nation’s history; Frenchtown, for its lovely town center full of historic buildings; of course my home town of Belleville; Denville, for its quaint shopping district and small lake communities;… Continue reading
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Remembering the Heroes: NNJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Since I was a kid, I liked going to the cemetery. I know it may sound strange. I grew up in a big Italian family and, unfortunately, as each family member passed, they would go to the cemetery. Once I was old enough to go a little further away from home on my bike, I… Continue reading
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Going Home: Seton Hall Weekend
In September around the country, colleges have their own versions of “Parent’s Weekend” to show off the best of their schools. This weekend was Seton Hall’s turn. When I received the announcement about all that would take place on the campus, I felt a longing to take a ride to visit my college home. My… Continue reading
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Independence Day – Jersey Style
Many may not realize the significance of New Jersey in the fight for Independence. Morristown National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1779-80 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. This amazing place represents patriotism and sacrifice during this pivotal period in our nation’s history. There are multiple… Continue reading
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Protecting the Great Notch Inn
Little did I know as a child, supporting a small business is an important part of keeping alive a community and contributing to what continues to be the history of New Jersey. Continue reading
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Proud to be a Pirate
I went to college at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. My freshman year was when the team went to the NCAA Championship. The team didn’t win, but they really gave a great effort. Now in the interest of full disclosure, I hate basketball. Actually, I hate when schools (high school or college)… Continue reading
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“The Swamps of Jersey” – The Meadowlands
Those swamps of Jersey are known as The Meadowlands, just outside MetLife Stadium and the Izod Center (what was referred to as Giants Stadium and the Area growing up) and despite their bad rap in movies and by the NFL’s negative opinions regarding the upcoming Super Bowl, the ecosystem has made great strides in recent… Continue reading
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Explore New Jersey – Scavenger Hunt Style
When I was in fourth grade, I learned about New Jersey history. We learned everything from the history of the state flag, to the different industries New Jersey is famous for, to the state’s importance in the Revolutionary War. Keep in mind, however, that this was all taught from books and being a child, I’m… Continue reading
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Jersey Icon: Jockey Hollow
When my husband and I were in the beginning of our relationship, one of our first dates was to Jockey Hollow in Morristown. My then boyfriend, now husband, really enjoys the history of the Revolutionary War, and I had never been there before, so it was really interesting! Continue reading
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