The First Time Ain’t The Greatest!

As I emerge from the Thanksgiving food coma…I reflect on the meals I have been invited to partake away from the friendly confines of home. The vast majority have been excellent. However, there have been some fails. I am reminded of the line from Prince’s “Raspberry Beret:”: “They say the first time ain’t the greatest….but … Continue reading The First Time Ain’t The Greatest!

A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these posts. We recently took some friends of my daughter-in-law out for a taste of the local area. What many people do not know about Newark, NJ is that there is a rather robust Portuguese community here. They celebrate it each year (although recent observances … Continue reading A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

A Voice for All Time

It's taken me several days think about what I wanted to say in this particular space. Growing up as a sports fan, I love experiencing a great game. I am a radio professional...so even now to hear a great play-by-play broadcaster paint the pictures through my earbuds holds a special place for me. Some really … Continue reading A Voice for All Time

Think…Before You Press ‘Print’!

3-D printers are a controversial thing these days...if for no other reason than the things you can print. Some of them (which we wont bother to list here) can be downright dangerous. Then...there is this. My wife Karen pointed me to a video where someone is extolling the virtues of a 3-D-printed house. Don't look … Continue reading Think…Before You Press ‘Print’!

We Just Can’t Have Nice Things!

The city of Newark (NJ) is trying. It really is. Last July, Newark mayor Ras Baraka launched a program to supplement the city's public transportation. It's been controversial in many cities across the country, but it seems to have gained a foothold in New Jersey's largest city. What it does is provide electric bikes and … Continue reading We Just Can’t Have Nice Things!

There’s Pumpkin…Then There’s “Punk’in”

Right off the top...break's over! I'll admit it. I got a bit burned on the pandemic-related topics so I took a short (eight-month) hiatus. It's time to dust off the ol' keyboard. We'll still hit some of the seriousness because -- let's face it -- COVID times continue. There are other things to observe as … Continue reading There’s Pumpkin…Then There’s “Punk’in”