The dancing life sized Mexican mannequin adorned with a sombrero and bolero jacket made her giggle. He was tall, dark, and handsome with a jovial disposition. No matter how many times she entered this establishment, he turned his head, shook his maracas and swayed his hips from side to side, as if inviting her to […]
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In my head, I live in a climate-controlled environment surrounded by majestic mountains and sand filled deserts. The hot sun warms but does not burn my skin or cause me to sweat. In this microcosm of my creation, humidity exists, and the landscape is green and luscious. By the miracle of my own creation, knees,
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“Urinetown” is a satirical musical set in a dystopian world where a severe drought leads to a government ban on private toilets, forcing citizens to pay for the “privilege to pee” at public facilities controlled by a corrupt corporation. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, The Pear Tree Project had the distinct pleasure of supporting the
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Indeed, winter is a fickle companion. Its cold touch creeps and settles into weary bones. It crawls, hovers and lingers in every nook and crevice. As much as we prepare, there is little we can do to escape it. The intrusive nature of this force is beyond our capabilities and so we learn to live
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Fluffy, furry Fido, man’s best friend was the main attraction at the Super Pet Expo in Edison, NJ, this past weekend. The Pear Tree Project eagerly explored the exposition floor and mingled amongst mixed company – (Dachshunds, Huskies, German Shepherds and Poodles). The obligatory meet, greet, pet and repeat took place at regular intervals throughout
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This morning, like many other mornings, I take the long walk from the parking lot to my place of work. The air is crisp and my stride purposeful – get out of the cold! This march is well thought out, if I cross the street before the first intersection I can avoid the heavy smell
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Over the weekend, I found myself in a chain retail store, it shall remain nameless but it rhymes with Irvington. To my surprise, the store was nearly empty and aisles were easy to navigate. Not one for crowds, I squealed at the possibility of quickly purchasing my items and exiting the store. I browsed through
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As a kid, I remember enjoying amusement park rides – the height, speed and spinning made for hours of laughter and gleeful screams. I sat alongside my sister at the very tip of the Buccaneer, in Keansburg Amusement Park, anticipating fun. Painstakingly, I watched as the empty seats were filled one by one, by one,
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As I joined the bicyclists, dog walkers, and joggers on the narrow walkway I reluctantly adopted their pace. “Good morning, hello…” escaped my lips not once, not twice, but innumerable times. Otherwise, a nod of the head was exchanged. During these brief encounters, I felt unlike a stranger. The warm breeze ruffled the newly arrived
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As “old man winter” begins to fade, the promise of a brighter day lures us out of hibernation. We peek out of our cozy abodes to test the temperament of the day, running hot or cold? Not yet prepared to abandon our wintry uniforms, we are tucked into coats and boots. We walk around the block, the
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