There are people in this world who emanate a “joie de vivre,” joy of living. This spark is not circumstantial, it is steady and serves as a reminder that life not only knocks you down, it also picks you up. During this highly anticipated weekend, The Pear Tree Project encountered Michelino, an Uber driver intent […]
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She Said ~ The summer will soon be like the faded kitchen wallpaper, a thing of the past; hot, lazy, sun filled days begone! High pitched laughter will turn to groans and grunts. The early morning sun will oversleep and let the darkness blanket us for a little longer. Life will not steamroll ahead as
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He Said ~ And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you’re far from home And may you grow to be proud, dignified and true Be courageous and be brave And in my heart you’ll always stay Forever young And when you finally fly away, I’ll be hoping that I served you well For all
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And every time I’ve held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you soon I suppose When someone departs this life, the first question is, “How old were they?” The answer, if they were older than 80 is always the same, “Oh,
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He Said ~ Admittedly, very late to the game on this one, however, I recently discovered “Love on the Spectrum.” The U.S. version of the show began on Netflix, May 18, 2022. It is a re-imagining of the original Australian series, focusing on people with autism and their experiences with dating and relationships. Autism Spectrum
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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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Night One – You are in the air boundlessly exorcising your anxieties, while effectively embracing your courageous spirit – feeding it the soulful confessions it requires. Night Two – You are adapting to your unfamiliar shelter, one you will call home for the time being. Knowing you – it will only take days, perhaps mere
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Someone once asked me: “What did you give up for lent?” I responded: “Catholicism.” This was not a censure of a specific organized religion; it was a condemnation of them all! It also transpired when I was in high school. I had reached the end of wit; and vowed to never return. Indoctrinated into a
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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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