Fall is here for sure

(Sept. 28, 2010) Fall arrived last week followed by cooler autumn weather and much needed rain. Already leaves are starting to turn colors and beginning to fall.

Folks are enjoying the many harvest events scheduled in the Recorder Community Newspapers area. Read about them in the papers and right here online, including in the blogs.

Any group or individual interested in joining the 50-plus bloggers communicating via Recorders' 15 online newspapers may call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out more about this free offer. Blogging is a simple, 21st century, real-time Internet process that requires only a computer and an e-mail.

Ta-dah, we're up and running

Since you are reading this online, you can see Recorder Community Newspapers' great new website now online at www.newjerseyhills.com. As usual the news and more, plus the blogs, are at 15 individual newspapers. Check out the more than 50 blogs here, plus the other great new features including more photos and videos.

Any community individual or group interested in joining the growing group of Recorder bloggers is invited to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out more about the simple process of blogging. Better yet it's free.

A new look is coming

(Sept. 16, 2010) Recorder Community Newspapers this month is launching a great new redesign of its online presence including the 50-plus blogs on its 15 newspapers here. Watch this space for the new look.

Any individual or organization interested in joining the growing group of Recorder bloggers is invited to contact me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out more about this free offer.

Blogging is a simple, real-time, interactive, online 21st century communication tool using words, pictures, even videos. All you need to participate is a computer and an e-mail. Plus I am here to help.

Unofficial end of summer

(Sept. 5, 2010) Tomorrow, Sept. 6, the first Monday in September, is Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. (The actual first day of fall this year is Wednesday, Sept. 22.) The day of rest and relaxation before the busyness of fall begins is a federal holiday honoring working men and women and their families.

So enjoy the beautiful day, especially since Hurricane Earl has passed us by and petered out in the Northeast. Backyard picnics, a swim in the pool or at the beach, visiting with friends, all are traditional low-key holiday treats.

Thus refreshed, we can get back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life spotlighted in Recorder Community Newspapers and their 50-plus blogs. Read the news and more right here online on the 15 newspaper websites.

Any community individual or organization interested in joining the growing group of Recorder bloggers is invited to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out more about this free 21st century, real-time communication tool. The process is simple; only a computer and an e-mail are needed to participate.

Getting ready for back to school

(Aug. 20, 2010) It's hard to believe but summer vacation is almost over. Stores are showcasing back-to-school items. Many college students already are back on campus.

This season has been a great old-fashioned summer with hot weather and lots of summertime fun. There are still some activities for all ages as the August comes to an end. So enjoy the waning lazy, hazy days of summer and get revitalized for the busy fall.

All year long, Recorder Community Newspapers feature news and communications in a variety of venues. Among the newest are blogs right here on the newspapers' websites. This real-time 21st century communication tool offers local groups and individuals the opportunity to reach Recorder's online readers all day, every day, with news and commentary ... and to get feedback.

Anyone interested in joining the 50-some bloggers at Recorder's 15 online newspapers may call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out more about this free offer. The process is simple. All you need is a computer and an e-mail address.

Fair time

(Aug. 10, 2010) It's the season for county fairs. In fact, the N.J. State Fair is going on this week in Augusta. What a way to celebrate the summer! Today's fairs offer everything from carnival rides and midway food to animal shows, even pop concerts. Last week's Warren County Fair featured a show by Elvis impersonator Ryan Pelton.

So check out Recorder Community Newspapers and their online blogs here for information about area fairs. (The Somerset County Fair also is on this week.) If you go to a fair, let us know how you liked it via this blog.

Also, any community group or individual interested in joining the 50-some bloggers at Recorder Community Newspapers is invited to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out about this free offer. Blogging is a simple, 21st century, real-time communication tool and all that is needed is a computer and an e-mail.

Dog days of summer

(7-30-10) Yep, they're here -- the dog days of summer, those hot, humid, sultry days in July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, was responsible for the steamy weather. Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major and also the brightest star in the heavens after the Sun.

It's a time to kick back, relax and try to keep cool before the hustle and bustle of fall return. There are plenty of ideas in Recorder Community Newspapers and their online blogs. Just log on to one of Recorder's 15 newspapers' websites and check out the news. You also can communicate via the nearly 50 bloggers there.

Any community group or organization interested in blogging for Recorder Newspapers is invited to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out how easy the free process is. Blogging is a real time, multi-media, 21st century Internet communication tool. All you need is an e-mail address and a computer.