(August 30, 2011) Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc this past weekend in Recorder Community Newspapers' coverage area. Sunday's heavy rain and high winds caused widespread flooding and power outages due to trees' falling on electric wires. Even today many still are without power or even forced out of their homes and businesses by flood waters and/or downed trees.
My husband and I are busy cleaning up storm debris including cartfuls of tree branches from the storm. Luckily, no trees fell on the house. Our power is out, but we have a generator which we're using for the first time. We bought it a few years ago after a concentrated, heavy October snowfall left us stranded and without electricity for nearly a week. Out here in the country no electricity means no lights, no water (no toilet flushes), no heat, no cooking, no refrigeration, you get the picture.
But, life goes on and, even though Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, some schools opened last week, some are scheduled to start classes this week and the rest will be in operation hopefully after the Sept. 5 holiday; that is, if there are no storm-related issues.
What's going on in your community can be found in your Recorder Newspaper and right here online at newjerseyhills.com, the newspapers' website. Check out also the many blogs for personal accounts as well as information from a number of local organizations.
Any individual or community group representative who would like to join the 60+ bloggers here is invited to contact me at (908) 832-7420 or panderson@recordernewspapers for details on this free communication tool. All you need is an Internet connection and an e-mail.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August and summer's almost gone
(Aug. 24, 2011) Where has the summer gone? It was a beautiful one and I can't believe it's almost over.
Between helping out with our 14 grandchildren (including a brand-new grandson and a college-bound granddaughter) and celebrating our golden wedding anniversary, Jack and I have been very busy, not to mention dealing with Mother Nature out here in the country. The deer continue to eat anything I plant. The earthquake yesterday and the coming hurricane just add to the busyness.
But, Recorder Bloggers still are sharing themselves and their news here at newjerseyhills.com. Check out a couple of new ones by local women: 50 & Feisty and Organizing Answers.
Any local individual or community group interested in joining our growing list of 60+ bloggers is invited to contact me at panderson@recordernewspapers.com or (908) 832-7420 to find out the details on this free 21st century communication tool.
Between helping out with our 14 grandchildren (including a brand-new grandson and a college-bound granddaughter) and celebrating our golden wedding anniversary, Jack and I have been very busy, not to mention dealing with Mother Nature out here in the country. The deer continue to eat anything I plant. The earthquake yesterday and the coming hurricane just add to the busyness.
But, Recorder Bloggers still are sharing themselves and their news here at newjerseyhills.com. Check out a couple of new ones by local women: 50 & Feisty and Organizing Answers.
Any local individual or community group interested in joining our growing list of 60+ bloggers is invited to contact me at panderson@recordernewspapers.com or (908) 832-7420 to find out the details on this free 21st century communication tool.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Going back
(July 30, 2011) Earlier this month my husband and I traveled back to northeastern Ohio (where we both were born and reared) to visit with relatives, a trip we make at least twice a year. We had a great time reliving old times with brothers, sisters and in-laws, even a niece from Italy and a nephew from the far west side of town.
When we were growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, east was east and west was west and you know the rest. We lived on the east side and the west side was like a foreign country. In fact, in those days nobody traveled more than a few miles from home. It was a big deal when we moved to New Jersey some 45 years ago.
We visited the old neighborhoods, bought some ethnic food from Grandpa's butcher, had dinners with family and friends in new and old places, and reminisced about when we all were young. What a rejuvenating time we had!
Now that I'm back, I again am reviewing the many blogs we have at Recorder Community Newspapers. There is such a variety from book reviews to political tirades to sentimental chitchat and more. Many give information about community groups and activities. The latest to join is Chester Library at the Observer-Tribune.
Anyone interested in joining the 60+ bloggers here at newjerseyhills.com, the website of 15 Recorder Community Newspapers, may call me at (908) 832-7420 and I will explain the free, simple process. All you need is a Internet connection device and an e-mail.
When we were growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, east was east and west was west and you know the rest. We lived on the east side and the west side was like a foreign country. In fact, in those days nobody traveled more than a few miles from home. It was a big deal when we moved to New Jersey some 45 years ago.
We visited the old neighborhoods, bought some ethnic food from Grandpa's butcher, had dinners with family and friends in new and old places, and reminisced about when we all were young. What a rejuvenating time we had!
Now that I'm back, I again am reviewing the many blogs we have at Recorder Community Newspapers. There is such a variety from book reviews to political tirades to sentimental chitchat and more. Many give information about community groups and activities. The latest to join is Chester Library at the Observer-Tribune.
Anyone interested in joining the 60+ bloggers here at newjerseyhills.com, the website of 15 Recorder Community Newspapers, may call me at (908) 832-7420 and I will explain the free, simple process. All you need is a Internet connection device and an e-mail.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Running Through the Sprinkler
(July 19, 2011) Days like these hot ones remind me of the old days when the biggest treat was running through the lawn sprinkler to cool off with the neighborhood kids. Remember the sprinkler that turned around and around, then the new model that waved back and forth? Are there lawn sprinklers anymore in these times of fancy irrigation systems?
Nobody had air conditioning at home, or even in their cars. You just opened the windows and made sure the screens were down to keep out the bugs. Sometimes we made "popsicles" by freezing Kool-Aid in ice trays with toothpicks. What simple pleasures!
After watering the plants outside early this cool morning, I'm staying inside with the air conditioning against the afternoon heat wave. It's a good time to update my blog and check out the other Recorder blogs as well as the online news here at newjerseyhills.com.
Anyone interested in joining the 60+ bloggers here is welcome to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out about this free, easy, multimedia 21st century communication tool.
Nobody had air conditioning at home, or even in their cars. You just opened the windows and made sure the screens were down to keep out the bugs. Sometimes we made "popsicles" by freezing Kool-Aid in ice trays with toothpicks. What simple pleasures!
After watering the plants outside early this cool morning, I'm staying inside with the air conditioning against the afternoon heat wave. It's a good time to update my blog and check out the other Recorder blogs as well as the online news here at newjerseyhills.com.
Anyone interested in joining the 60+ bloggers here is welcome to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out about this free, easy, multimedia 21st century communication tool.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Bastille Day
(July 13, 2011) Tomorrow is Bastille Day, the French National Day which is celebrated on July 14 of each year. It also is my second son's birthday who coincidentally graduated from the American University in Paris and also married a girl from Paris.
In France, Bastille Day formally is called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly le quatorze juillet (the 14th of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.
Festivities and official ceremonies are held all over France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on the morning of July 14 on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the president of the Republic, French officials and foreign guests.
So, national celebrations continue this month. Check out Recorder Community Newspapers for what else is happening on these lazy, hazy days of summer. The online blogs here also post some interesting activities and thoughts.
Anyone interested in joining the 60+ Recorder bloggers is invited to contact me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com. Blogging is a free, simple 21st century interactive communication tool. All you need is an Internet connection device and a an e-mail.
In France, Bastille Day formally is called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly le quatorze juillet (the 14th of July). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.
Festivities and official ceremonies are held all over France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on the morning of July 14 on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris in front of the president of the Republic, French officials and foreign guests.
So, national celebrations continue this month. Check out Recorder Community Newspapers for what else is happening on these lazy, hazy days of summer. The online blogs here also post some interesting activities and thoughts.
Anyone interested in joining the 60+ Recorder bloggers is invited to contact me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com. Blogging is a free, simple 21st century interactive communication tool. All you need is an Internet connection device and a an e-mail.
Friday, July 1, 2011
National birthdays
(July 1, 2011) Americans observe their nation's birthday on July 4, Independence Day, in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But this year, since the Fourth is on Monday, celebrations are starting today and continuing throughout the weekend into Monday. There are parades, picnics, fireworks and more.
Our neighbors to the north in Canada also are celebrating their country's birthday today, Canada Day. July 1 marks the anniversary of the 1867 formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada. Originally Dominion Day, the holiday name was changed in 1982, the year that Canada gained full independence from the United Kingdom. Canada Day also means fireworks and the year's biggest national party akin to the U.S. July 4th celebration.
Check out Recorder Community Newspapers for details on Fourth of July celebrations in your area. They could be today, tomorrow, Sunday and/or Monday. While online here view also the various blogs which also may elaborate on the holiday.
Any community group or individual interested in joining the 60+ bloggers at Recorder Newspapers is invited to contact me at (908) 832-7420 or panderson@recordernewspapers.com. I will be happy to assist you with this simple, free 21st century communication venue. All you need is an Internet connection device and an e-mail.
Our neighbors to the north in Canada also are celebrating their country's birthday today, Canada Day. July 1 marks the anniversary of the 1867 formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada. Originally Dominion Day, the holiday name was changed in 1982, the year that Canada gained full independence from the United Kingdom. Canada Day also means fireworks and the year's biggest national party akin to the U.S. July 4th celebration.
Check out Recorder Community Newspapers for details on Fourth of July celebrations in your area. They could be today, tomorrow, Sunday and/or Monday. While online here view also the various blogs which also may elaborate on the holiday.
Any community group or individual interested in joining the 60+ bloggers at Recorder Newspapers is invited to contact me at (908) 832-7420 or panderson@recordernewspapers.com. I will be happy to assist you with this simple, free 21st century communication venue. All you need is an Internet connection device and an e-mail.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Summertime
(June 21, 2011) Summer begins here at 1:16 p.m. today.
The first day of summer — the summer solstice — is the longest day of the year.
The word solstice comes from the Latin words for "sun" and "to stop," due to the fact that the Sun appears to stop in the sky. The Sun is directly overhead at its most northern point at "high-noon" on the summer solstice, creating more sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere on this day than on any other.
On the solstice, we also hit the longest day of the year. From today on, the days begin to get shorter.
Summertime is a great time to start a blog. It's a more relaxing time, more laid back, with lots of fun activities to share.
Community organizations and individuals interested in joining the 60-plus bloggers appearing online at Recorder Community Newspapers' websites may call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com. I will be happy to explain this free 21st century communication tool. Blogging is simple; all you need is an e-mail and Internet connection device.
The first day of summer — the summer solstice — is the longest day of the year.
The word solstice comes from the Latin words for "sun" and "to stop," due to the fact that the Sun appears to stop in the sky. The Sun is directly overhead at its most northern point at "high-noon" on the summer solstice, creating more sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere on this day than on any other.
On the solstice, we also hit the longest day of the year. From today on, the days begin to get shorter.
Summertime is a great time to start a blog. It's a more relaxing time, more laid back, with lots of fun activities to share.
Community organizations and individuals interested in joining the 60-plus bloggers appearing online at Recorder Community Newspapers' websites may call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com. I will be happy to explain this free 21st century communication tool. Blogging is simple; all you need is an e-mail and Internet connection device.
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