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Category Archives: Suburban Life
Glad I Saw It: Repeat!!! Repeat.
Good advice from outside 23 Skiddoo. Take it several times a day. 23 Skiddoo in Bloomfield has fantastic hot drinks, a comfortable room with lots of seating, and a laidback and open atmosphere.
Posted in Glad I Saw It, Suburban Life
Tagged 23 Skiddoo, Bloomfield nj, Glad I Saw It, good advice
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Glad I Saw It: Elf on the Sidewalk
It would have been fun enough to simply happen upon a larger-than-life-sized Elf being hoisted up to the roof of a downtown building. But when a life-sized Elf gets out of an SUV and is just as excited as you … Continue reading
Glad I Saw It: Bench Trimmed in Green
There are several memorial benches around Brookdale Park. Some have pithy sayings, and some are more simple. This bench, overlooking the meadow, has been lovingly trimmed in greenery for the season. It is lovely, and it made me smile. It … Continue reading
Posted in Glad I Saw It, People are Good, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged Coping with Grief, grief, Holiday Season
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Back in the Swing of Things
I am a child of routine. I like knowing where I’m supposed to be and for how long I’m supposed to be there. It’s part of what makes teaching so appealing. Some people are horrified by timed bells; I am … Continue reading
Glad I Saw It: Fog and Sunlight
Sunday morning started early with a dog that wanted to get outside and a daughter who decided reading in bed was better than sleeping late. I decided to walk to the bagel store instead of drive, and happily my 8-year … Continue reading
Posted in Glad I Saw It, Parenthood, People are Good, random observation, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged bagels, fog and sunlight, morning, morning mist, morning walk, parenting, Park
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Glad I Saw It: Raindrops on Roses
The post-thunderstorm morning today was irresistible, so I took the dog and headed to Brookdale Park. If you heard someone singing a poorly tuned version of “My Favorite Things” in the Essex County Community Rose Garden, that was me. There … Continue reading
Posted in Glad I Saw It, Suburban Life
Tagged bees, Brookdale Park, Community Rose Garden, essex county, nj, Raindrops on Roses, stop and smell the roses
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Glad I Saw It: Peace and Love
Several years of walking in Brookdale Park, and I’ve never noticed this. Having a dog means meandering instead of power walking, and that means breathing deeply and seeing more. I highly recommend it.
Posted in Glad I Saw It, People are Good, random observation, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged Brookdale Park, Glad I Saw It, nature, nj, walk in the park
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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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