New Jersey
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My 2023 New Jersey Christmas List
I may be a little late getting my list to Santa this year, but I hope he knows all that has been going on lately and he’ll cut me some slack. I think I’ve been a pretty good girl this year, so hopefully I’m on the fat man’s nice list. Especially when he doesn’t need… 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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Not-So ‘Positively New Jersey’
“…we interrupt Italian Heritage Month to bring you this late-breaking story…” If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I do everything I can to share what is great about the Garden State. From going down the shore, to our history, to our food, I firmly believe there is nowhere better to… Continue reading
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Happy Italian Heritage Month!
October is a great month for New Jersey. Why you ask? Well, it is Italian Heritage Month! New Jersey has a proud Italian heritage. According to the most recent US Census, the “most Italian town” (by percentage) in the United States is Fairfield, with 50.3% of residents claiming Italian heritage. An additional five towns are… Continue reading
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Remembering September 10th
Every year I am compelled to write about the attack over two decades ago. I have shared my memories of 9/11, the subsequent days after the attack, and visiting the site. This year, however, I want to share some thoughts about September 10th. On Monday, September 10, 2001, people were going about their normal kickoff… Continue reading
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It’s Marching Band Season!
As much as I hate to see summer come to a close, it does mean one of my favorite seasons is right around the corner. No, not all that pumpkin spice nonsense. It’s marching band season! If someone asked me one of most memorable times growing up, my time in marching band would probably be… Continue reading
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Jersey Girls Still Don’t Pump Gas
New Jersey often stands alone. We are a snarky, tough group. We don’t care what other people say… or do. And now we stand alone again. Oregon gave into pressure and repealed its ban on self-pumping gas. That beautiful option is all ours now. Last year politicians actually tried to get the ban on self-service… Continue reading
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Happy New Jersey Day!
I am excited to (hopefully) be the first person of your day to wish you a Happy New Jersey Day! Now for me, every day is New Jersey Day, but this is one of the two days out of the year we all need to stop and pay homage to our great state. In case… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 