New Jersey
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Upcoming Event at End of Italian Heritage Month
I’ll be honest, October was a terrible month. I normally look forward to October every year, as it is the perfect excuse to celebrate all that is wonderful about Italian heritage. However, that wasn’t the case for me. My Aunt had been sick for a long time. Heart issues, kidney issues, fluid buildup; it was… 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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Happening at the Zoo
Zebras are reactionariesAntelopes are missionariesPigeons plot in secrecyAnd hamsters turn on frequentlyWhat a gas, you gotta come and seeAt the zoo~Simon & Garfunkel I remember as a child watching the commercial about the Bronx Zoo with the Simon & Garfunkel singing softly in the background. At that age, I really only new of two zoos.… Continue reading
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The Bear Truth
It happens every spring. The weather finally begins to warm up and the critters wake up and wander out of the local woods and into neighborhoods. Some find them cute, while others find them terrifying. These critters include deer, fox, and bear. Living in New Jersey, seeing wildlife out and about is a daily occurrence.… Continue reading
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The Healing Power of the Shore
Last week my husband and I took our first extended vacation in probably close to a decade. It was actually the longest vacation we had since our honeymoon. Where did we go, you might ask? Down the shore, of course. I am fully aware of the insanity that took place last weekend. Thankfully, we were… Continue reading
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