He Said ~ “Neath a crown of mongrel trees I pulled that bothersome thread Got down on my knees Grabbed my pen and bowed my head Tried to summon all that my heart finds true And send it in my letter to you” Two years ago, on June 6th, we started The Pear Tree Project. […]
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She Said ~ According to the commercials of my childhood, summer is the time for short shorts and “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Polka Dot Bikinis” and Coca Cola. As an adult, summer is more like mosquitos, hellish temperatures, shore traffic, and gratuitous obnoxious fireworks. The height of summer comes on like a prized fighter, ready
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(She Said) ~ The 22nd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys returned to Downtown Rahway, NJ, May 10, 2025, for one of the state’s most exciting spring traditions. This free, family-friendly event transformed the streets of Rahway into a celebration of classic cars, motorcycles, live music, local vendors, and community spirit. Hot Rods & Harleys draws
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He Said ~ Reflections are sometimes futile. They can cause more major foul than minor harm. They force a history upon us; one which can be too recent in its rawness. They request we process events in a cerebral fashion; instead of merely consuming past emotions and disregarding the digestive developments. Meditations can be fraught
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He Said ~ “One day to a new beginning Raise the flag of freedom high Every man will be a king Every man will be a king There’s a new world for the winning There’s a new world to be won Do you hear the people sing? My place is here, I fight with you
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Please gaze at the picture above and enjoy the respite of the Aegean Sea, courtesy of my daughter, as she broke from spring, in Athens – (Greece, not Georgia). “At Heart of Oneness, our mission is to be of service by creating an environment and experience that fosters self-awareness and raises consciousness. Our purpose and
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Time for some Pear History ~ Pears are one of the world’s oldest cultivated and beloved fruits. In 5,000 B.C., Feng Li, a Chinese diplomat, abandoned his responsibilities when he became consumed by grafting peaches, almonds, persimmons, pears and apples as a commercial venture. In The Odyssey, the Greek poet laureate Homer lauds pears as
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The Pear Tree Project recorded its third podcast this past Saturday, which will air March 18, 2025. More details to follow. Below are a few excerpts from the show: She Said ~ Traditional forms of journalism are disappearing and being supplanted by social media platforms and online publications. As of this month, The Star Ledger,
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In times of uncertainty and distress, there is nothing better than comforting food, a good drink, and service that makes it feel like home. On a crisp, remarkably cold day, a restaurant off of Rt 78 West, named Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery, provided a much needed respite for The Pear Tree Project team and
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Right now, the world feels like it’s been turned upside down, knocked off its heels, helpless on the ground. The good fortune of one person comes at the expense of the dignity and birthright of another. It’s like we’re being commanded to turn against our sisters and brothers. Perhaps the space ordinarily filled with words
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