Happy Halloween Originally uploaded by bloomfieldguy Actually, not at all. It's been five months since we bought the house, four months since we moved in, and excepting the unexpected $1,000 expense to fix a leak in the living room ceiling coming from the upstairs bathroom, homeownership in the 'burbs has been quite the enjoyable experience. … Continue reading Buyer’s Remorse
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Apology Unnecessary
There's a bit of a tempest in a teapot happening over at Montclair State University thanks to a "controversial" episode of the Keith Knight comic strip, The K Chronicles, that was published last week in the student newspaper, the Montclarion, and included the word "nigger". Twice! Well, kind of... Seemingly lost on most of those … Continue reading Apology Unnecessary
Things to Do
Montclair Honeybee Fest Originally uploaded by bloomfieldguy Last night, we were suprised to hear the sound of jazz music coming through our front window, at first thinking our neighbor might be having a party, then realizing it was LIVE music from a concert going on in Watsessing Park. According to the Essex County website, it was the … Continue reading Things to Do
BroadAcres’ Bustling Business A Boon?
Taxes are pretty much Greek to me, especially property taxes, but as I understand them, a viable commercial tax base is critical for keeping residential property taxes down and is theoretically one of the reasons moving forward on the redevelopment of Bloomfield Center is such a critical issue. (Assuming, of course, that the plan isn't loaded with the … Continue reading BroadAcres’ Bustling Business A Boon?
Bloomfield Cyclist Assaulted by NYPD Rookie
The cyclist in the middle of the latest NYPD controversy is Christopher Long of Bloomfield, NJ, who is a lot more Zen than I'd be considering the cop is clearly an outright liar and thug: "I'm really sorry, but I'm not talking to the press," Christopher Long, 29, said as he manned an organic fruits-and-vegetables … Continue reading Bloomfield Cyclist Assaulted by NYPD Rookie
Cory Booker: Hero?
Despite my previous reflexive defense of East Orange, I'll admit to buying in to the some of the negative perceptions of Newark, and was originally going to post a link to a great article on Newark's Mayor Cory Booker that I just got around to reading in last month's Esquire (with the inane Mike Myers … Continue reading Cory Booker: Hero?
Light Green Thumb
Garden After, originally uploaded by bloomfieldguy. When we bought our house, I knew there were a lot of things we'd have to deal with that were never a consideration while we lived in an apartment, from the obvious fixing whatever breaks to paying separately for everything short of the air we breathe, but the one … Continue reading Light Green Thumb
Bloomfield Cuban
Havana Sandwich Cafe, originally uploaded by bloomfieldguy. When we restarted our search for a house in Bloomfield earlier this year, we made an effort to explore some of the restaurants here and in the surrounding area (trans: Montclair) and were delighted to come across a solid assortment to choose from, both in price and cuisine, … Continue reading Bloomfield Cuban
East Orange is for…lovers?
Reddog n Neenee, originally uploaded by Nudnik N Da Hood. According to CNNMoney it is, ranking it at #21 of the 25 places that have the highest percentage of singles, and an over-30 scene. Hoboken is ranked #1 (ugh), while Newark is #20. (Hat tip to the Barista.) Interestingly, this is the same East Orange … Continue reading East Orange is for…lovers?
Cruising the Center
Sweet Rides, originally uploaded by bloomfieldguy. The Bloomfield Center Alliance sponsors two events in the summer that nicely represent one of the more appealing differences between living in the sortaburbs and living in the City: Cruise Night and the Farmer's Market. While a Farmer's Market isn't terribly unique -- I haven't visited yet, but after … Continue reading Cruising the Center