The fallacy of Burlington’s population density lies in the misguided belief that it can replicate the business dynamics of more densely populated areas. The reality is that Burlington’s population density, while lower than that of comparable cities in New Jersey and Massachusetts, offers its unique set of opportunities and challenges.
Category: NonFiction
A Trip Down Memory Lane: My Dad’s Unforgettable Vegas Adventure in 1961
Las Vegas, the glittering oasis in the heart of the Nevada desert, has always been synonymous with entertainment, excitement, and a touch of glamour. It was in the year 1961 that my dad travel to this iconic city with his parents. He took his camera along at a time when not everyone did. It’s a…
Don’t Sleep on the Berlin Farmers Market
Berlin Farmers Market is a true South Jersey gem – it’s been around since 1940, when it was originally used as an auction site for local farmers to sell their livestock and produce. But the townsfolk soon realized that bidding on cows and corn wasn’t quite as exciting as they had hoped, so in 1960,…
A Day in the Life: Exploring the Wonders of Shelburne Museum with Julian
There is an indefinable magic that pervades certain places, making them feel like they are set apart from the world, living and breathing snapshots of times long past. The Shelburne Museum in Vermont is one such place. My son Julian and I have often found ourselves losing hours in the hallowed rooms and gorgeous outdoor…
Dee Dee McGee and Her Musical Knee
Have a scab-picker living under your roof? Imagine what would happen if instead of blood, loud music was released each time the body’s healing powers were interrupted. Here’s a poem about a young girl with a proclivity for picking scabs, and how her knee took it to the next level to stop her. Dee Dee…
The Scary Derrière – How to Quit the Potty Talk.
Mister Keister couldn’t keep a job so he’d have to bum money from family and friends. They’d say Keith Keister when are you going to grow up and quit the potty talk and he hit bottom.
Is HBO, a Surprising Necessary Art Form, Dying?
After watching “The Sopranos” for the third time, I’m still trying to figure out what the show was about. It’s not about the mafia; it’s mostly about mortality. The mortality of human life, the death of America in its banal suburbs, and how humans react to circumstances. By the end, it included us all as…
Unraveling the Mystery of the Bennington Triangle: A Deep Dive into the Enigmatic Disappearances
Hey there, have you ever heard of the Bennington Triangle? It’s a place located in Vermont, that has gained quite a reputation for the mysterious disappearances of several people. In our latest podcast episode, Candice Bryan Broe, my partner at Ready Steady LLC and I will take you on a journey into the spooky world…
The Tiny House that Could
Hey, guess what? We won a tiny but perfect house in a raffle held by an organization called Way of the Bard. The house was actually built by a group of teens with the help of a master craftsman, and the raffle was held to raise money for a trip to Wales, Iceland, and some…
Avast, Mates! Set Sail for Creative Kids with the Story Pirates Podcast
Calling all kids (and the young at heart)! Set course for the high seas of creative storytelling with the Story Pirates Podcast. This award-winning podcast takes a unique approach to storytelling. Instead of your typical tales, the Story Pirates plunder the imaginations of children. That’s right, the source material comes from kids’ own stories! Here’s…