by Cindy Fertsch | May 2, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
My Honda Motel Odyssey By Charles P. Eberson Senior Moments One day I was relaxing by a pool in Florida debating whether I should apply more sunscreen. A few days later, I am sleeping in my van at a Walmart lot in rural Georgia contemplating my recent life decisions....
by Cindy Fertsch | May 2, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Features, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton I lost one of my dogs this week. On Wednesday, April 24, one Miss Sushi Marie left me. All I can think of is how to move on in the world without her pure heart and unwavering love. I decided to share a portion of Crystal Ward Kent’s essay called “The...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 2, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Real Estate, South Jersey
Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan Each real estate transaction comes with its own set of challenges, but buying and selling a home at the same time compounds these challenges. The addition of time constraints and another set of buyers and sellers increases the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
From the Editor I was mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed last week when an instant message popped up. It was one of Bob’s fraternity brothers from college. He wrote, “Neil died suddenly.” My mind went back to 1989. I was flying down the hill on my bike. It...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Well-planned gardens should captivate all of the senses. We eagerly taste the edible garden, touch the soft leaves of lamb’s ear, and hear the mesmerizing buzz of bees and melodious songs of birds. Meanwhile, we dreamily gaze at waves of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
An HOA going astray By Charles P. Eberson Senior Moments After all these years, I am now living part time in a 55+ community overseen by an HOA (Homeowners Association). If you are new to HOAs, their goals are generally well intended: to preserve your neighborhood and...
