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Tag Archives: Montclair
A Place to Rest on The Walk Home
Soon after moving to Montclair, I vowed to continue the “walking culture” that I had leaned on in Brooklyn. Walking to errands, walking to say hello to neighbors, walking to pick up a slice of pizza, walking to get fresh … Continue reading
Posted in Memory, Parenthood, People are Good, Suburban Life
Tagged 149 Watchung Avenue, bench sitting, Montclair, neighbors, parenthood
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Glad I Saw It: One Drop Mural
I was driving up this street, stopped in a line of cars waiting for the red light to change, when I first noticed this mural that I must have driven by at least a few times before. It literally made … Continue reading
Posted in Glad I Saw It, Uncategorized
Tagged Montclair, Mural, nj, One Drop Sign Shop
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23 Years Ago, in Montclair
In the 90’s, I remember hearing the phrase “Going Postal” used as almost amusing hyperbole when someone seemed a little too upset about what felt like a minor issue. I remember hearing about unbelievable incidents in passing, trying to explain … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Memory
Tagged Anniversary, David Grossman, Ernest Spruill, George Lomaga, Montclair, Post Office Shooting, Robert Leslie, Scott Walensky
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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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I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin’s Call to Action is On US
The Oscar-nominated I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, is a must-see. You can stop reading now and just get to the nearest theater today. I was lucky to be at the Montclair Film Festival and Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence sponsored … Continue reading
Glad I Saw It: Rectangles
You know it’s moving season when you see art and art supplies out on the sidewalk. Keep your eyes peeled for cool stuff around town.
Glad I Saw It: Uncle Momo’s Zeit W Zaatar
I could live on Uncle Momo’s Lentil Soup and Hummus, but we took the kids to Momo’s brunch last Sunday, and I decided to expand my horizons by trying Zeit W Zaatar crepe dish. It was wonderful and fresh and … Continue reading
Posted in random observation, Restaurant, Review, Things I love
Tagged bloomfield avenue, brunch, Montclair, Uncle Momo, vegetarian
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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: Primordial Connections on Pine Street
Sometimes a space becomes a living, breathing organ, providing a needed boost to the neighborhood surrounding it. 73 See Gallery at 73C Pine Street in Montclair embodies this idea. And the newest exhibition is a clear example of how deeply Mary Z Scotti’s … Continue reading
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