I want a recount. A new survey ranks New Jersey 36th for most “fun” states. The presence of the Silverball Museum in Asbury Park alone should propel us up the list, not to mention all the other things there are to do in New Jersey. The study was published by Wallet Hub and looked at … [Read more…]
James Gandolfini’s fans will never fuggetaboutit. On June 19 it will have been 10 years since that sad day when his son Michael found his 51-year-old father unconscious in a hotel bathroom. The family was on vacation in Rome. It was a massive, sudden heart attack. Michael was only 14 years old. Michael of course went on … [Read more…]
U.F.O. (Unidentified Flying Object): a mysterious object seen in the sky for which, it is claimed, no orthodox scientific explanation can be found. We’ve all that “did I just see something?” moment, right? You’re looking in the sky at night and you see something moving that you can tell isn’t an airplane and think “could it be…?” … [Read more…]
It was a small, simple news story. It should have been taken as fun news. But instead it filled me with dread. Six Flags Great Adventure had announced it will soon be reopening El Toro, their flagship wooden roller coaster. It was 10 months ago that over a dozen people were injured on the ride … [Read more…]
It’s not just a cliche that in comparison to moms dads get shortchanged on Father’s Day. According to Lending Tree, the average spent on moms for Mother’s Day is $219 vs. $190 for dads on Father’s Day. Also, how often have we seen it happen where dad gets a new spatula or some other grill … [Read more…]
If you think buying a home in New Jersey is expensive…well, you’re right. You can argue about the amenities you get in return, like beautiful beaches, access to big city life (or rural life, if you prefer) and many more. But the bottom line is: if you’re going to buy a house in New Jersey, … [Read more…]
Yeah, that’s right, you didn’t travel back in time, this is an article about VHS tapes in 2023. What a throwback! Wednesday, June 7 is National VCR Day. Not many of us will be able to celebrate, as they are long outdated technology, but we can honor their memory by imagining your favorite movie in … [Read more…]
Maybe I’m biased because Belmar is my go-to Jersey shore town, but I was especially excited to see the line-up for this summer’s ‘Movies on the Beach’ series.’ Each movie will be shown Wednesdays at dusk, taking place on the 7th Ave. beach. Those in attendance are encouraged to bring their own blankets or beach … [Read more…]
I’d like to think I’m a good citizen. I’ve never been arrested. The worst I’ve had is a speeding ticket and that was 14 years ago. I’ve served on a jury. I vote. I pay my taxes. But when I saw this story about a trio of shoplifters it brought back a recent incident. These … [Read more…]