Newark

October 6, 2020

Italian Heritage in New Jersey: Msgr. Joseph Granato

If there is anyone who should be the first individual I highlight for Italian Heritage Month, it must be Msgr. Joseph Granato. Msgr. Granato borders on rock star status at St. Lucy’s Church in Newark, home to the National Shrine of St. Gerard. He served St. Lucy’s for 54 years. It was the only parish… Continue reading

Essex County, History, Jersey Icon, New Jersey

Feast of St. Gerard, Italian American Heritage Month, Italian Culture Medal, Monsignor Granato, Newark, Seton Hall University, St. Lucy’s Church
August 15, 2020

Gardens in the Garden State

It is safe to say this has been a tough year for everyone. Cut off from our families, friends, and our normal routines, many have decided to take on new challenges during this time. Many are turning to what I refer to as “analog hobbies;” meaning things we can do that do not involve technology.… Continue reading

Essex County, Food, Morris County, Outdoors

Community Gardens, Denville, Garden State, Newark
July 3, 2020

Heritage

heritage noun her·i·tage | \ ˈher-ə-tij , ˈhe-rə- \ Definition of heritage 1: property that descends to an heir 2a: something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor : LEGACY, INHERITANCE proud of her Italian heritage a rich heritage of folklore The battlefields are part of our heritage and should be preserved. b: TRADITION the… Continue reading

Conservation, Essex County, Festivals, History, New Jersey, Preservation

Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus, Giovanni da Verrazzano, heritage, Monsignor Joseph Perotti, Mother Cabrini, Newark, St. Lucy’s Church
October 12, 2016

Why I love New Jersey

My husband and I were watching a television show about real estate in Montana. One couple was planning a move from California to Montana. Now, when most people think of Big Sky Country, they imagine the open prairie, cowboys, and wood cabins. Instead of embracing the lifestyle, they were trying to shoehorn California living into… Continue reading

Conservation, Essex County, Exploring, Food, History, Mercer County, Morris County, New Jersey, Ocean County, Outdoors, Sussex County

fly fishing, nature, Newark, Rutts Hut, Second Battle of Trenton, Walpack
July 16, 2016

Photos Around New Jersey

Just wanted to share some photos I have taken from around the great state of New Jersey! I hope you enjoy and check out some of these great areas. Just a few more reasons to love New Jersey! Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Sussex County

Lafayette Township, Newark, Paulinskill River, Schooley’s Mountain, Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, Washington Forge Pond
January 18, 2014

For the Love of Fly Fishing: Meisselbach Fly Reels

At a fly fishing show back in November, I came across an antique reel I was just drooling over. After a little bit of thought, I decided to get it. Besides being an incredibly important fly reel in fly fishing equipment history, it had a special meaning for this Jersey Girl. It was manufactured in… Continue reading

Essex County, History, New Jersey, Outdoors

fly fishing, Meisselbach, Newark
September 20, 2013

What My New Jersey Is…

I love those “you know you’re from…” lists you see on sites like Facebook. Well, I came up with my own New Jersey list. I would love to hear if you think I missed anything! You’ve been seriously injured at Action Park (probably on the Alpine Slide). You know that the only people who call… Continue reading

Food, History, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey

Action Park, Boonton, Ellis Island, Great Adventure, Jimmy Buffs, Midway, New Jersey, Newark, Rutgers, Rutts Hut, Seaside Heights