On Saturday, June 30th, the 17th annual Canal Day will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. at Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ. Admission is absolutely free. Sponsored by the Canal Society, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Parks … Continue reading →

The Whistling Swan Inn, circa 1920 The other day I was trying to sort out the storage closet in my office when I discovered a veritable treasure trove of old photos of the wonderful 1905 Victorian mansion that is now … Continue reading →

Elopement typically conjures up the cliched image of the bride descending the ladder furtively to meet her beloved, thereby avoiding the wrath of her disapproving father. Although weddings have evolved into a big business over the last 25 years, some … Continue reading →

There’s nothing quite like a plump, ripe, sweet strawberry eaten out of hand. The very best, of course, are the ones you pick yourself. This weekend, June 2nd and 3rd, 2012, marks the opening of strawberry picking season at the … Continue reading →