Corrado Cervelli – Culto Italiano Pizzeria

​Imagine leaving beautiful Naples , coming to the United States and seven years later you are still here!! Love is all. While on vacation, Corrado met his wife and that was that. Corrado grew up in Naples and it would not be a mistake to say he has pizza in his blood.

A Movement to Help Seniors Stay in Their Own Homes for Life

There are several “villages” that have already formed in New Jersey, including the Southern Jersey towns of Margate and Moorestown. There are also successful and active Villages in California, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, among other places.

Black Friday Deals and Other Crap

There must be too many people out there with money they don’t need. Richard Pryor once said that drugs are God’s way of telling us we have too much money.

BOOKENDS

Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a staple in the local and literary communities, renowned for hosting an impressive lineup of high-profile authors and celebrities. For over three decades, this independent bookstore has brought authors closer to readers, providing an intimate space for book signings, discussions, and Q&A sessions.

Ridgewood, NJ: Where Charm Meets Community

Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a picturesque suburban town known for its tree- lined streets, historic architecture, and an inviting sense of community. With a population hovering around 25,000, Ridgewood manages to blend small-town charm with metropolitan sophistication, making it a sought-after destination for both families and visitors alike.

Thanksgiving Homage To Arlo Guthrie and the Late Officer Obie

My wife and I lived in Stockbridge MA for over 30 years. When we moved to New Jersey, we had left some stuff in storage. Eventually, time had come to get rid of the stuff and the cost of the storage box. So, a couple of years ago, my son Peter and I went up […]

Chur, Switzerland, the Ancient City

Why on earth would anyone write about the town of Chur, Switzerland out of the clear blue? Well the reason is we just got back from visiting one of our sons who lives and works in Chur. Since the town is not well known outside of Switzerland, we thought to express our personal feelings about Chur.

Research Your Meds

Since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer six years ago, I have discovered just how sleazy the drug companies are. And doctors, unintentionally, are complicit in big pharma’s intent to make money. Doctors are too busy to read what they have to and believe what the drug companies tell them. After being treated with a […]

NJ Symphony with Renee Fleming

Three numbers actually brought me to tears. The first was Curtis Green’s “Red Mountains Sometimes Cry” followed later by John Kander’s “A Letter from Sullivan Ballou” a love letter from a Union soldier to his wife written before he is killed in his first battle at Bull Run.

Get Rid Of It

My wife said to me the other day (again) “What am I going to do with your stuff when you die.” At age 91, she has a point. The problem is that I don’t know what to do myself. Between old files that you can’f throw out, heaven forbid, and stuff like boxes for things […]