Many of you have experienced the deep freeze in South Jersey this week. The temperatures have dipped so low that frostbite is actually a possibility. The snow lies on the ground, not melting. I have heard from several people that this bitter weather is highly unusual for this area, and though the roads have received Read more about The Deep Freeze[…]
The months before Christmas fill us with anticipation and excitment. The twinkling lights, paper, bows, rolls of scotch tape, gifts, cookies, candy, fudge, friends all increase the level of expectation. As we move through the season, we travel to places that have light shows, attend musical programs, watch Christmas movies, and immerse ourselves in the Read more about The Christmas Aftermath[…]
Our children have grown up with the idea that Black Friday is the official beginning of the Christmas season. Always looking to gain a new tidbit of information, I learned that one of the first references to Black Friday had nothing to do with bargains or big box stores. In the early 1600s, Black Friday Read more about The Bane of Black Friday Shopping[…]
I work at the Village Grille, a small restaurant in a farmer’s market. As customers go in and out of the restaurant, we chat about various things like the weather, food, kids, health, and yes, holidays. I enjoy the interaction with veterans, senior citizens, young adults, and sometimes children as they come in and go Read more about Thanksgiving thoughts[…]
A few months ago while I was listening to Philadelphia talk radio, Chris Stigall, the host of the morning show, raved about women’s leggings. He wasn’t wearing them but he was touting the beauty of them. He actually said that he thought the person that created them was a genius. Do I agree with Chris Read more about Should I wear leggings?[…]
Recently I have become enchanted with Mike Rowe, formerly of the show Dirty Jobs. You can catch him at MikeRowe.com/podcast. Occasionally, I see a glimpse of his videos on Facebook, but I know the he has vidoes on YouTube as well. He has a marvelously sonorous voice, which engages the listenr. While he talks about the Read more about Dirty Jobs[…]
During the last few weeks, I have been following the weather radar with interest. Hurricane season is upon us, reminding us that the weather is predictable to a point, but ultimately we cannot control it. I am now watching what is happening with Jose and Maria. I watched with interest as Harvey moved toward Texas, Read more about Stormy weather[…]
Is it just me or does it seem like the use of foul language is on the rise? Do you remember when “he swears like a sailor” was the designation for a man who had a filthy mouth? If a “she” cursed a lot, she was unladylike, crude, and unattractive. Children did not swear in Read more about Cursing, swearing, profanity, and vulgar language[…]
Monday marked a momentous day in the worlds of science and history. A solar eclipse made its way across the United States, the first one since the early 1900s. This may be a once in a lifetime event for some people; hence the excitement and enthusisam. Millions of people left work early or skipped altogether Read more about A Unifying Few Hours.[…]
How sad I am to see this country appearing to fall apart at the seams. At one time we were one nation under God, and now we are splintered into groups so small, everyone seeking a special identification and sanction. Seriously, this is not the indivisible nation our pledge speaks of. What has brought about Read more about Losing our collective minds[…]