Category Archives: Gray Matters
A Home That Is Patiently Waiting For One Special Owner
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day!
Originally my column was going to be about a lady by the name of Esther A. Howland, known as, “The Mother of the American Valentine.”
Then, as I’ve been known to do on many an occasion, my mind wandered – still in a loving direction – and I decided to write this column instead.
A New Year’s Resolution Worth Making… And Keeping
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
First of all, I wish everyone, everywhere joy, good health, peace, love, and happiness in this upcoming year!
Second of all… how are you doin’ with your New Year’s resolutions? Did you make any? Hmm?
As for me, I’m at the point where the normal resolutions of life are… well… they don’t always work out as planned, do they?
Having Thanksgiving Every Day Of The Year
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
Here I am, the “Gypsy of Pennsauken,” writing my Thanksgiving column to you from Los Angeles.
Looking back, I see that most all of my holiday columns are quite traditional, New Jersey based, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that! But, I have a larger personal scope on this thing we call Thanksgiving this year, and I know no other column would work for me but this one.
Enjoying A Candy Bar And A Laugh This Halloween
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
That time is upon us once again… the time of ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night. Halloween is a happy holiday fest full of chills and thrills for kids of all ages!
Treasuring The Special Gifts Given By Our Teachers
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
Happy September! Wow! Where did the summer go, huh?
You’ve already put the sun block away, school clothes and supplies have been purchased, and with any luck, you’ll manage your first cup of disturbance-free coffee since the end of June.
