Preservation
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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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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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Constitution Day in New Jersey
December 18th is an important day in New Jersey history. On this date in 1787, the Garden State became the third state to ratify the United States Constitution. In what became our no-nonsense attitude, the representatives completed all the necessary tasks to ratify in six days. It is believed this was due in large part… Continue reading
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Remembering a Hero: Dariel Vasquez
During the last few weeks, we have witnessed dangerous and destructive wildfires throughout our beloved state. From Jackson to Hewitt, the extremely dry conditions are a literal hot bed for a spark to become deadly. And this week, we lost a hero. Dariel Vasquez The Jennings Creek Fire took the life of volunteer fire fighter… Continue reading
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It’s Spring – Time to Get Out!
We finally had a few nice days in a row, so it was time to actually leave the house for more than just food shopping and take in some fresh air. So hubby and I decided to check out a spot that is new to us as a possible fishing spot. Well, we weren’t the… Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and his Connection to Camden
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. When many think of Martin Luther King, Jr., they often think of his childhood in… Continue reading
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Happy 236 New Jersey!
Today is an important day in American history. In 1787, New Jersey ratified the U.S. Constitution and became the third state, following Delaware and Pennsylvania. “Now be it known, that we, the delegates of the state of New Jersey, chosen by the people thereof, for the purpose aforesaid, having maturely deliberated on and considered the… Continue reading
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It’s About Our History and Heritage
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I am a proud New Jerseyan. Despite all the craziness that is the Garden State, there is no where else I would rather live. This week, however, I heard two news stories that made me truly sad. The potential demolition of two historic locations… Continue reading
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Hercules Proposal Meeting on March 1st
I regularly post about the importance of preserving our historic spaces in New Jersey. From historic Morristown to the Battle of Trenton, we understand why we need to fight for these important locations. Well, the same can be said about our open spaces. We are lovingly known as “The Garden State.” During the 80s, however,… Continue reading
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Urgent Repairs Needed at Belleville Dutch Reformed Church
If you are a regular reader, you know how much I love my hometown of Belleville. From stopping at Rosebud’s after school, to my memories from marching band in high school, to riding my bike all over town, Belleville will always hold a special place in my heart. What you may not know is Belleville… Continue reading
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