Category Archives: Family & kids

The Compleat Gardener

Such a lovely scene greeted me this morning as I set out that I thought I’d share with readers – my neighbors had a special visitor. Gardening has always been a mystery to me – Do Gardeners have their own … Continue reading

Posted in Family & kids, personal | 2 Comments

Corzine asked to prevent schools from being built atop pollution

Roy Jones, South Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance speaks at Trenton news conference on Toxic Schools. (sorry, Star Ledger deleted this photo from my NJ Voices column) Today’s Star Ledger reports: Corzine asked to prevent schools from being built atop pollution … Continue reading

Posted in Family & kids, Hot topics, Policy watch, Politics | 15 Comments

Polluted land and urban schools – A photo essay

*** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the photos. What assholes. This news article powerfully tells the story – … Continue reading

Posted in Family & kids, Hot topics, Policy watch, Politics, Race & immigration | 3 Comments

Visit Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

I’d like to recommend a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. This place really has it all: extraordinary beauty, nature, enticing trails, revolutionary war era history, spectacular scenic views, wildflowers, picnic areas, solitude, interpretive nature center, and plenty of learning … Continue reading

Posted in Family & kids, Policy watch | 1 Comment

These are Environmental Jobs

Lots of Jobs cleaning up the environment, not building new sprawl *** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the … Continue reading

Posted in Family & kids, Hot topics, Policy watch, Politics, Race & immigration, The working life | 2 Comments