Tag Archives: new jersey
The Girl That Drove to Mexico
When I think of my mother two versions tend to predominate. The first tends to be the Mom of my most recent memories – the last several years of her life after my father had died. She’s the mom that … Continue reading
ANOKS: Jaws
I’ve posted before about our family’s weekly summer trips “down the shore” to visit my grandmother while I was growing up in New Jersey. Every Sunday, we’d fill the car, drive to The Villas, and then head to the beach. … Continue reading
Bent Into Shape
I was born and raised in New Jersey. Now, I am a Californian. If I look back over the last decade I can observe some changes in behavior that might be difficult to reconcile with my younger Garden State-self. Things … Continue reading
2009 Favorites — Photos
With getting back from the big trip over the holidays and getting things back up and running at The Aerie, I haven't had much chance to do something that I have enjoyed in the past couple of years — reviewing … Continue reading
New Traditions
For months leading up, the Beloved would ask me, “What are your family traditions for being at the beach?” And I would tell her that we had zero experience with spending a week together at the beach as a family … Continue reading
Surprise Party!
This past weekend the Beloved and I were off the grid (so to speak) and headed back to the Ancestral Betz Home (The Garden State of New Jersey) for a surprise 50th birthday party for my brother and his wife … Continue reading
Down The Shore
When I was growing up, we had a summer family tradition – no tradition isn’t quite the right word – "ritual" seems more correct. Every (and I mean damn near every) Sunday during the summer, we would pack up the … Continue reading
A Mid(Atlantic)summer (fort)Night’s Dream
Alright – we’re off (very early tomorrow morning) for our summer family tour! We’re heading back to the East Coast for almost two weeks. The main reason to go is for the Beloved’s folks’ 50th wedding anniversary – we’re meeting … Continue reading
Go See WALL-E
I had a whole idea for Me & My Monday, but of course I forgot my camera today. So, instead of that, I offer a rare movie review. The Beloved and I realized the other day that we don’t go … Continue reading
QotD: Makes Me Wonder…
Which person from your past, who you've lost touch with, do you wonder about the most? Submitted by ancora impara. I thought this was a very thought-provoking question – pretty fitting because ancora-impara often has posts that make me think. … Continue reading
