With a lot to do on a Monday morning -- working on a story I had been writing over the weekend at the top list -- I went to Paris Baguette in North Brunswick, NJ for a cup of coffee and a place to work. I selected a pastry, ordered a drink, and sat down … Continue reading ☕ Paris Baguette (North Brunswick, NJ)
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☕ It’s a Hidden Cafe (in Hillsborough, NJ)
Even on the days that are made up of the ittiest, bittiest time confetti, I try to squeeze in some sustained time for creative tasks. Most days, it's not alone time, so that means I'm working alongside my kids -- usually at home as they write or draw or build or sculpt (which can be … Continue reading ☕ It’s a Hidden Cafe (in Hillsborough, NJ)
Notes on the State of New Jersey
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Book Review: Love Puppies and Corner Kicks ~ by Bob Krech
In the early 1980s Bob Krech (a New Jersey resident and teacher) lived in Aberdeen, Scotland at taught at the American School of Aberdeen. Years later while back in New Jersey, Krech's experiences in Scotland inspired a story called Love Puppies and Corner Kicks. Andy, a young girl who loves playing soccer and living in … Continue reading Book Review: Love Puppies and Corner Kicks ~ by Bob Krech