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Category Archives: Suburban Life
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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Positivity Quotient: Top Ten List
It’s been a long week of wacky, hasn’t it? Frankly, I’ve found political goings-on stultifying where writing is concerned. I can’t focus! I’ve decided to pull myself out of the funk as much as possible by focusing on ten things … Continue reading
Posted in People do silly things, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged Things that make me happy
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Glad I Saw It: Patriotic Pride
This is our new flag; it’s so new I haven’t even ironed it yet. I purchased this thinking I’d put it up on inauguration day, but I didn’t want to wait. It is a hopeful sight, and I need that … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Glad I Saw It, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged flag, gay pride, inauguration day, Mike Pence, patriot, patriotic pride, pride
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Can I Get a Witness? #BlackLivesMatter
Those who know me, know I prefer amplifying other people’s actions and voices over my own. I just don’t like self-disclosure very much. But I just read this post from Luvvie Ajayi, and when I got to Be a witness, … Continue reading
