Cory Weissman completes recovery from stroke by returning to the basketball court
At 19 years old, Cory Weissman was a self-described cocky athlete. He wanted to play every minute of every game. He was self-assured and, as far as he was concerned, he was indestructible. According to Weissman’s mother, Tina, when he was growing up he was defined by athletics. He continually competed against himself to get better. … 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
Six Flag’s Debuts Green Lantern Stand-Up Coaster
On May 19th, Six Flags Great Adventure unveiled the newest addition to their thrill ride stable at an event for media and invited guests made up of roller coaster enthusiasts and representatives from the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The new ride, Green Lantern, is based on the DC Comics’ super hero of the same name. … Read more
The Best Title I Have Ever Held
Over the course of my career I have had many job titles. Some mundane (account executive) some impressive sounding (President & COO, Chief of Department). Some were more important than others, but all were an accurate represenation of my job or my duties at that time. But there is one title that I have had … Read more
Fallen Marine honored in his home town as he is brought home.
This video is an example of what makes America great! A fallen Marine, Staff Sergeant Jason Rogers, is returned home to his home town after giving his life for our country in Afghanistan. As the motorcade enters the city, hundreds, if not thousands, of people line the streets with American flags on display everywhere to … Read more
Day Trip to The American Museum of Natural History
With the weather finally getting nicer, we start, once again to think about local day trips to area attractions. This weekend we went the city to tour the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side. We drove in, which on the weekends isn’t too challenging, but if your looking for the cheapest … Read more
A New Path
I have begun traveling down a new path this past week. For years I have thought to myself, I love to write–I really wish I could do that as a job. I tought about it…and thought about it…and thought about it. Well this week I am doing it. The ball started in motion a few … Read more
Family Entertainment–History in Mercer County
I am a history buff. Because of that, I try to instill a sense of history in my children. Living in Central New Jersey makes that relatively easy to do. Some of the touchstone locations in American history are within a day’s drive of Jackson and there are a great number of historical locations right … Read more
