Why gratitude is a mindset for life
Last Thanksgiving, my mother nudged me and said it was my turn to share the three things I felt most grateful for. I sat there in front of a turkey, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce, but all that came to mind were rather unimportant things. Then I thought of my...
Horseback riding in Brigantine offers shore fun throughout the offseason
During the summer, Brigantine’s beaches are filled with people soaking up the sun in their bathing suits and running into the ocean. But once the crowds clear in the offseason, the shoreline becomes a peaceful path for horseback riders. On Friday, Nov. 7, Diane...
Covenant House Sleep Out highlights youth homelessness
Each year, approximately 4.2 million youth, young adults and teens experience homelessness in the United States, including 700,000 unaccompanied minors, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The organization reports that approximately one...
The first snow at the Jersey Shore: Sometimes a flurry, sometimes a blizzard
The first snow of the season at the Jersey Shore is usually something to smile about. It’s light and fun. Maybe just a few flakes in the air or a quick snow shower that melts fast. It makes you think of cozy things: a warm fire, snow on the sand at the beach, or a...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events Linwood Library Fall Book and Bake Sale Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Linwood Library, 301 Davis Ave. The Friends of the Linwood Library are hosting their annual Fall Book and Bake Sale in the All-Purpose Room. There are many...
