New Jersey
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Jersey Represent at the Olympics
As the Olympics in Beijing comes to a close, it is important to take a moment and say “thank you” to the athletes for bringing their best to the games. New Jersey sent over 30 athletes to the Olympics. Here are just a few of our great athletes. Hakeem Abdul-Saboor – Bobsled Growing up in… Continue reading
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Get Out!
Yesterday my husband and I took advantage of the surprisingly warm weather and took a ride to an area of Sussex County we’ve been wanting to explore for quite awhile. I can’t tell you how happy we did. If you aren’t a fan of the winter (like us), it is easy to just hibernate and… Continue reading
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Open Space Preserved in Princeton
There is a constant battle in New Jersey; preserving open space versus developing more ratables to collect taxes. It happens in every town in the state. Recently, there was some good news on the preservation front. More than 150 acres in Princeton is now permanently protected, thanks to a partnership among several government agencies and… Continue reading
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For all the Right Reasons: Mayor Hector Carlos Lora
“It’s so cold, I saw the Governor with his hands in his own pockets.” As you all know, I don’t talk about politics on here. Mainly because politics, especially Jersey politics, is really ugly. Corruption, crony politics, back-room deals; it goes on forever. Or at least it feels like it does. And most of them… Continue reading
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New from Fish & Wildlife: The Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program
As I mentioned in my 2022 Goals post, I want to make sure to advocate for our open spaces. The NJ Fish and Wildlife has announced a new program to do just that; The Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program. When I first saw this posted on social media, I was immediately excited to find a new… Continue reading
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From the Garden State to the Warehouse State
As we all known, New Jersey is far more than Newark Airport, the Turnpike, and the oil storage tanks alongside it. From Sussex, to Warren, to Monmouth, there are certainly some beautiful areas to behold. Unfortunately, as a state, we need to keep a watchful eye out for developers that want to pave over those… Continue reading
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It’s a Wonderful Life in New Jersey
“A toast to my big brother George: The richest man in town.” ~Harry Bailey This year marks the 75th anniversary of the movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” staring James Stewart as George Bailey. Originally a flop at the box office, it has found a place in the hearts of millions over the decades. What… Continue reading
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