Wednesday evening my wife and I went out with some friends to a coal fire pizzeria in Westmont, NJ. My neighbor and I had been there two weeks earlier as part of our guys pizza quest, but Bricco Pizza was so good we had to take our wives back to enjoy. They have the best…
Category: Photography
The Memorial
I began my calling as a pastor only a few months before the September 11th attacks in 2001. The images of that day still fill me with horror and sadness. I’ve never been to Ground Zero, despite several trips to New York City – though one day I’ll make the journey. During our trip to…
Lady Liberty
I have long wanted to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Yesterday, I did. Ellis Island, in particular, fascinates me. The factory-like way between 5 and 10 thousand immigrants a day 1 seems rather dehumanizing. People were checked for anything which might cause them to become a public burden. As unsettling as the…
Valley Green
During my childhood one of my favorite places on earth was Valley Green. Here the Wissahikon Creek has cut a rift in Philadelphia – leaving a beautiful preserve to be enjoyed by all. Descending the road down to the main parking area was always a huge thrill, and the sight of the Valley Green Inn…
Princeton Battlefield
Princeton Battlefield park is a relatively small area commemorating the Continental Army’s bold decision to secretly move around a British column of 8000 Regulars and attack their rear. The battle was relatively short, but fierce, and the Continental victory forced the British to cede the bulk of The Jersey’s to the Patriots. It’s a key…
Longwood Gardens
Friday my family and I visited Longwood Gardens. It’s a brilliant botanical preserve in Longwood, PA and one which I’ve been meaning to visit for years. Being the wise and intelligent people we are, we decided to visit the gardens on the hottest day of the year. This meant we only managed to walk about…
