Onward, Governor-Elect Christie!

Now, let's move forward
with pride and determination.
AVANTI!

It's Morning In New Jersey!

And yes, we DO have a wonderful new Governor!
And the Republican Party has a young, new,
bright shining star.
Thank you, New Jersey.
And thank you, Governor-Elect Christie for staying true to your principles and making us proud again.

Christie: Comments At Polls

Chris Christie casting his vote in Mendham

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Wacky Jon's Judgment Day

It's "Accountability Day" for Wacky Jon.
Don't forget to vote!

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Have You Voted Yet?

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Community Board Picks Christie

Yesterday, the Courier Post newspaper asked the members of its volunteer Community Editorial Board to make their picks for Governor of New Jersey.
The 21-member board is composed of men and women of different ages and races from throughout South Jersey, representing Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties. It's a pretty good cross section.
Here how the vote came out:
Christie: 10
Corzine: 5
Daggett: 2
None of the above or undecided: 4
So, of those who actually have a preference, Chrsitie garners 58% of the vote. And, among all the members, Christie garners nearly 48% while Corzine is barely able to scrape together 24%.
We're not calling this a scientific poll.
Still, judging from this vote, Christie would seem to be in good shape.

Who The Hell's In It

I've just finished Who The Hell's In It by writer, producer, director Peter Bogdanovich and it's one of the best books about the movies I've ever read.
This is not a new book but it is a book that seems to grow more meaningful and more relevant with age.
Peter Bogdanovich, known primarily as a director, film historian and critic, has been working with professional actors all his life. He started out as an actor (he debuted on the stage in his sixth-grade production of Finian’s Rainbow); he watched actors work (he went to the theater every week from the age of thirteen and saw every important show on, or off, Broadway for the next decade); he studied acting, starting at sixteen, with Stella Adler (his work with her became the foundation for all he would ever do as an actor and a director).
Now, in this book, Bogdanovich draws upon a lifetime of experience, observation and understanding of the art to write about the actors he came to know along the way; actors he admired from afar; actors he worked with, directed, befriended. Among them: Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, John Cassavetes, Charlie Chaplin, Montgomery Clift, Marlene Dietrich, Henry Fonda, Ben Gazzara, Audrey Hepburn, Boris Karloff, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, River Phoenix, Sidney Poitier, Frank Sinatra, and James Stewart.
Bogdanovich captures—in their words and his—their work, their individual styles, what made them who they were, what gave them their appeal and why they’ve continued to be America’s iconic actors.
I particularly enjoyed the author's profiles of Lillian Gish, Cary Grant, Marlene Dietrich, Boris Karloff, Anthony Perkins, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra.
Bogdanovich tells wonderful stories and has great insight. His knowledge of the movies is astounding and his respect for great stars, great movies, the old studio system and great directors is inspiring.
Bogdanovich believes that the ascent of stars as independent agents and deal-makers (absent the studio system) was the beginning of the end of the golden age of movies. And he makes a very valid case to support his claim.
But whether you agree with this movie maker and movie critic or not, you will be spellbound by this book.
It's a wonderful read!
BTW: This is a companion book to Bogdanovich's book about movie directors called Who The Devil Made It

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Visiting Historic Whitesbog

During our recent journey through the New Jersey pinelands we visited beautiful Whitesbog in Pemberton.
Whitesbog Village is an historic company town, founded in the 1870s by Joseph J. White. This was once one of the largest cranberry and blueberry farms in the state and these crops are still grown here.
The commercial high-bush blueberry was developed here by Elizabeth White.
The site is now part of a 34,725 acre state forest.
And Whitesbog Village is now under the control of the nonprofit Whitesbog Preservation Trust which is actively restoring the buildings on the property.
The Trust leases Whitesbog from the State of New Jersey in an innovative partnership agreement. The mission of the Trust is to restore, protect and enhance the land, sites, and buildings at Whitesbog and to provide educational and interpretive programs and materials about the history, culture, and natural environment of Whitesbog. The Trust is supported by foundation funding, corporate and local business sponsorship, and individual donations.
The Trust is based at Suningive, the home of Elizabeth C. White. Suningive has been restored and is close to being opened as a walk through museum.
Events are held at Whitesbog throughout the year including tours, festivals, nature walks, star gazing, lectures and volunteer days.
We had a great time touring Whitesbog and witnessing the development of a fascinating historic attraction in the scenic Jersey pines.
We thank the South Jersey Tourism Corporation for giving us this opportunity to visit Whitesbog.

Christie Wins Most Endorsements

Republican Christopher Christie has won the newspaper endorsement game, gaining the support of eight daily newspapers in his bid to become Governor.
Newspapers that have endorses Chris Christie for Governor of New Jersey include the following: Courier Post, Home News, Courier Post, Press of Atlantic City, Asbury Park Press, Daily Record, New York Post and Trentonian.
Christie's endorsements come from every part of the Garden State from the southernmost tip all the way up to North Jersey. And his endorsements represent publications that serve the heart of New Jersey -- hometown newspapers that are part of the fabric of state's life.