Here we go again
It is like clockwork. Every few years some enterprising political hanger-on or wannabe politician attempts to curry favor with some subset of taxpayers and more importantly with politicians in power by coming up with “novel” cost-savings measures and “new” areas where the township can increase revenues. One of the favorite targets of late are Jackson’s … Read more
Robert Haskins: A career of community service
For as long as he can remember, Robert Haskins has always wanted to be in emergency services. Haskins has pursued that dream his entire life and has obtained that goal three times over. He is currently a Sergeant in the New Jersey State Police, a volunteer fire chief and an EMT. Haskins says “I always … Read more
I am a National Novel Writing Month Winner!
I was so exhausted from the final push to complete my novel that I didn’t even remember to post my winners certificate here. Here is my winner’s certificate for writing 50,000 words in a month.
Court Jester: Freehold’s burger joint
The Court Jester in downtown Freehold has been in business for more than 30 years. Its housed in an Main Street structure that makes 30 years feel like a drop in the bucket for that place, though. It is old, but in a good, well-worn, comfortable way. The Jester promotes that it has 31 beers on tap–which … Read more
Zombies invade Asury Park, NJ
Asbury Park, NJ–A zombie outbreak has hit this storied Jersey Shore town! Thousands of undead have swarmed the boardwalk outside of the famed Convention Center and as if acting as one they began a slow, laborious walk south through throngs of shocked on-lookers on the boardwalk and limped, strutted, preened and dragged themselves up Cookman … Read more
The Cassville Tavern: Some of the best burgers in the area
Don’t be fooled by the look of the place, the Cassville Tavern is a drop-dead serious choice when you are on the hunt for one of the best burgers on the Jersey Shore. They are located at the intersection that some say is the the geographical center of the state of New Jersey–at least that … Read more
Shepard Fairey’s art on display in Asbury Park
Pop artist Shepard Fairey, who gained notariaty for his guerrilla “Obey” sticker campaign that melded street art and guerilla marketing into a phenomeon that put him on the artistic map, unveiled a number of murals and a gallery show called “Revolutions” in Asbury Park yesterday. The Obey image was a portrait of professional wrestler Andre … Read more
Music Festival, All Tomorrow’s Parties, Comes to Asbury Park This Weekend
The Music Festival, “All Tomorrow’s Parties” is brining their traveling multi-media show to Asbury Park for the first time ever this weekend. The festival, which started in England in 1999 and expanded to the United States in 2007. The festival makes multiple stops throughout the year and this is the first time that their East … Read more
A Poem By Lindsay
I love when my kids show their creativity. Today, Lindsay wrote a poem for 5th grade. She was given a format to follow (a biographical poem, etc), but I love the unique spin she put on it so I had to share it here. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!!! Lindsay Funny Friendly … Read more
What Businesses Can Learn From @ThatKevinSmith About Social Media
Kevin Smith (who uses the name @thatkevinsmith on Twitter), the indie film director who gave us Clerks and Dogma is on the cutting edge of utilizing social media for marketing and business owners should follow his lead if they are serious about growing their business cost effectively. At first glance, it may seem odd that … Read more
