Rutgers Nation Stand Tall

We didn't make it to the Orange Bowl. But we finished 10-2 and the coach stood up and stayed in New Jersey. So many positive things have come from the success of 2006 for the program. We the fans must support this team and take pride in the great State of New Jersey!!!

History for the Soul....

December 7th is the day that will last in imfay. I now add to that memory the night the Titus Marker was dedicated. The Middlesex County Freeholders along with the Cultural and Heritage Commission dedicated the Titus Marker at last nights meeting. I called upon a small group of people who have supported me in all of my efforts to share this moment with me. Dorothy the educator who keeps my lectures flowing correctly. Bill and Jonathon who encouraged me to discover my hidden talents and face my fears. Ceil the Township Historian who informed me of the program and shares my passion for history. Charleen the wife who's been here for me for 30 years. Matt Watkins who pitched in for the Township Council who attended the Miele fund raiser. Together we accepted the monument and a special moment in my life. And if that wasn't enough a reporter actually mentioned to me that his newspaper enjoys my writing very much, now that's a high honor for a self made guy with one year of college. I have learned in my 48 years on earth that you must recoginize special moments and cherish those moments. The day to day struggles in life can consume, you must find the good moments and cherish them. This was one of those moments for me.

Rutgers Wins Rutgers Wins!!!

It's PANDEMONIUM in PISCATAWAY!

Rutgers rolls on...

As game time approaches today I can't help but wonder what it was like to play that first game in 1869. I spend so much time thinking about cemeteries and families but I never dwelt much on other events of the time. Professors of the time thought the students would make too much of the sport. Talk about premonition. My guess is no one really cared. Life in this time was hard and sporting events were just recreational. What would those people think of what sports have risen to today?

There's got to be a morning after...

Well looks like the vote is in and the Mayor has been re-elected. The Republicans tried to put up a fight but fell pretty short. Oddly enough Debra Johnson received 1000 write-in votes. I'm not an election specialist but common sense tells me there is a lot of dissatisfaction among voters in South Brunswick. Think about that figure of 1000. That is a lot of people taking the time to type that name out. I understand it breaks down to something like this:

Mayor Gambatese-5000
Woods-Cleary-2000
Debra Johnson-1000

These are just loose figures but I find it terribly delicious that 1000 citizens exercised there right to make a choice. There could be a wind of change coming in town, it should be fun to see who can ride that need for change the next time around!

The EVA connection...

There are not many times in your life you can sense a life altering experience but in 2005 it happened to me. My dear friends at the EVA convinced me to speak at the Slavery Symposium. That one decision has lead to many other opportunities for me and for that I am grateful. I can't even begin to thank them enough for the confidence they showed in me and the opening of my eyes to my life's passion. Jean has especially opened my eyes to the importance of speaking up and letting your voice be heard. I may not be as aggressive as you Jean but I sure did swipe some passion. I prefer to speak softly and carry a big stick. In my case that stick is chocked full of knowledge as was Mr. Eko's in Lost. (Rest in Peace Eko..)

Bitten off more than I can chew?

Well not only have I now gotten a Historic marker from the couinty for the Titus Farm looks like I will be putting together the dedication ceremony. OO the things you don't think of when your so passioned. I'll keep repeating to myself this is a good thing.....