There are few places as lovely as the Jersey Shore. I have written about it extensively over the years. The history of Cape May. The wide-open beaches of Wildwood. Everyone who visits the special locations has a responsibility to protect it. That is why so many people are upset about the rash of whale deaths… Continue reading What’s up with the Whales?
Category: Ocean County
A Want for Italian Immigration History Education
New Jersey is home to one of the largest collection of Americans of Italian descent in the entire country. Yet, if you ask any child if they learn about this important part of history, they would know very little. Luckily, there's a solution to the problem. A few years ago, the Italian-American Heritage Commission developed… Continue reading A Want for Italian Immigration History Education
The True Story Behind Jaws
Today begins the much anticipated Shark Week on Discovery. I've always been fascinated by marine wildlife. Fascination, along with a healthy dose of respect. That respect first came from the movie Jaws; one of my favorite all-time movies. What many do not know is Peter Benchley's inspiration for the book upon which the movie is… Continue reading The True Story Behind Jaws
2022 New Jersey Goals
As the calendar turns and we move ahead to 2022, most people make resolutions for the new year. I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of resolutions. They are usually all the same; lose weight, spend more time with the family, blah, blah, blah. While it may sound like semantics, I prefer to make goals.… Continue reading 2022 New Jersey Goals
Learning the History of the Lenni Lenape
When I was in fourth grade the entire year focused on New Jersey history. As much as I disliked Mrs. Stackfleth, I will say she was great at teaching the history of the Garden State. We spent a great deal of time learning about the Lenni Lenape, whose traditional territory spanned what is now eastern… Continue reading Learning the History of the Lenni Lenape
My 2020 Jersey Christmas List
This has been a hard year for all of us; especially for the small business owners of New Jersey. Like many, I am urging everyone to shop small as much as possible this year. My Christmas list this year has a special Jersey flair this year. These are gifts that are made by Jersey artisans… Continue reading My 2020 Jersey Christmas List
The Official Jersey Bucket List
As we all continue to wait to be paroled from Coronavirus jail, many of us are making plans of what we would like to do once we are free to go anywhere and do anything. Well, this had me start to make a "Jersey bucket list;" all the things Jersey-related someone should do at some… Continue reading The Official Jersey Bucket List
“Down the Shore” – Part Two in a Series
The Jersey Shore encompasses over 140 miles of beautiful coastline. Famous for its boardwalks, arcades, and amusement piers, each shore town has its own unique vibe. Seaside Heights, which developed a bad reputation thanks to a terrible television show, is popular with teenagers and young twenty-somethings, while Wildwood Crest is more popular with families. The… Continue reading “Down the Shore” – Part Two in a Series
Memorial Day Events 2017
Memorial Day weekend is upon us. While everyone enjoys an extra day off and barbecues, it is important to remember what the day is really about - remembering those who paid for our freedom with their lives. There are a number of events throughout the state where you can pay respect to these men and women we… Continue reading Memorial Day Events 2017
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 Why I love New Jersey
This Is My New Jersey 