Polar Bear Club In Long Beach…

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It’s My Son’s 16th Birthday…

A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on why boys don’t celebrate their “Handsome 16” like girls celebrate their Sweet 16. If you missed it, check it out here. Since then, I’ve been reflecting on how big this milestone is—for both the teen and their parents. And now… it’s...

A Funny Thing Happened On Almost The Last Night of Hanukkah…

My family and I were finishing dinner when suddenly the door bell rang.  "Who could that be?" I asked my husband.  He shrugged his shoulders and said, "probably another solicitor." Since the Hurricane, or shall I say Super Storm Sandy, hit Long Beach Island, we've been getting solicitors constantly ringing...