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Category Archives: Excellent Local People
Glad I Saw It: Life Without Art
Especially during moments, whether those moments last 60 seconds or much, much longer, when we feel the world is too much with us, art can lift us and hold us and help steady us on our paths forward. It’s pretty … Continue reading
Why I Knelt: Honoring the Good and Asking for Better
My friend Adrienne Riofrio recently shared the story of choosing to kneel during the anthem at a sporting event this weekend. It moved me for its honesty, for its vulnerability, and for its example of one way to be an … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Excellent Local People, People are Good
Tagged ally, Black Lives Matter, bravery, Kneeling during the anthem, patriotism, TakeTheKnee
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Glad I Saw It: Creativity Caravan
The Creativity Caravan, owned and operated by Amy Tingle and Maya Stein, has a new home at 28 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. With programs like a #SocialSketch, letter writing, and Retablo Workshops, there is something for everyone — no matter … Continue reading
Posted in Excellent Local People, Glad I Saw It, People are Good, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged #SocialSketch, Amy Tingle, art, Happy Hour, inspiration, Maya Stein, Montclair, Montclair Center, neighbors, Retablo, rubber stamps, shop local, The Creativity Caravan, tiny book, tiny books, typewriter
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Guest Post: Georgette Gilmore on #NoNormalization of Donald Trump
My friend Georgette gave me permission to re-post this from her Facebook page. I am grateful to her, and I look forward to her passion and action in the days to come. I also hope that those who don’t understand … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Excellent Local People, Parenthood
Tagged Do The Most Good, Donald Trump, election 2016, Hoboken, new jersey, No Complacency, No Normalizing, racism, sexism
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#MFF Must-See: When Two Worlds Collide
Of all the dire issues facing the human race, climate change is surely the one that will reach us all, no matter where we live. Those of us who see climate change through the lens of recycling Poland Spring bottles, … Continue reading
TRAPPED: Access to Abortion is about Women’s Health
When Dawn Porter sent out a notice about a Kickstarter for a film documenting the systematic elimination of abortion clinics in the Southern United States, it was a no-brainer. Of course I would support the film. And when I recently … Continue reading
Glad I Saw It: Nina Simone on Sesame Street
Nina Simone sings Young, Gifted and Black on Sesame Street. Continue reading
Vital Dining: Great for Vegans and Foodies Who Love Them
For those of us in culinarily mixed-families, something usually has to give. That’s why it’s such a joy to find a restaurant like Vital Dining with lots of options for everyone from carnivore to vegan. And with a vegan chef in … Continue reading
Glad I Saw It: Hot Chocolate (NSFW)
Dolce Federica chocolates are rich. And beautiful. And they make the perfect indulgence. They were featured at the Montclair Pop-Up in December and recently at the Montclair Food and Wine Festival. The intense and delicious Dolce Federica chocolates have a boutique … Continue reading
Posted in Excellent Local People, Glad I Saw It, Review, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged adults only gift, Dolce Federica, Happy Valentine's Day, high quality chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Montclair Food and Wine Festival, NSFW, risque gift, sexy chocolate, Valentine, Valentine's Day, valentine's day gift
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