Discovering New Jersey : County Administration Building Paterson NJ

Built in 1899, the Passaic County Administration Building in Paterson New Jersey was completed while the city was still a thriving industrial center. The building's style is akin to those found along the canals in Amsterdam and reflects the Dutch heritage of many of the original settlers of the area.



And you thought New Jersey was all about toll roads, garbage dumps, and oil refineries? Join me on this journey as I discover how much of the Garden State is hidden away just waiting to be discovered.

Discovering New Jersey : Morris Canal Park In Clifton NJ

Historical Marker, Morris Canal Park, Clifton NJ. The Morris Canal was envisioned and built in the 1820's to carry iron from the Delaware River, across New Jersey, to the Hudson River and New York City. Little remains of the canal save for markers stating the canal once flowed here. Morris Canal Park in Clifton include a portion of the canal as well as the towpath.

Looking north at Morris Canal Park in Clifton NJ. The towpath has become a popular place for walkers, and ducks.


The banks of the Morris Canal in Clifton NJ are largely overgrown with native and non-native species.

Once wide and deep enough for canal boats filled with Iron Ore, little of the Morris Canal remains. Note the duck in the middle of the image - the canal is now so shallow that the water only reaches the ducks "knees."

In a very shallow and muddy portion of Morris Canal Park, Water Iris thrive, apparently to the delight of dragonflies.

A large tree, fallen across the water, has become part of a Hosta Garden. In so many ways this planting speaks volumes about the cycle of life.

A memorial Japanese Garden in Morris Canal Park Clifton NJ.

Painted Lady In Montclair NJ

After decades of painting homes in monochromatic palletes homeowners are finally starting to paint their homes in the manner intended by the original builders. In Montclair NJ these painted ladies are making their appearances everywhere.

Jeero at the Soup Kitchen

Jeero spent most of today at the Marys and Marthas Soup Kitchen at Christ Church in Belleville NJ.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one in ten households in the United States experiences hunger or the risk of hunger. Many frequently skip meals or eat too little, sometimes going without food for an entire day. Approximately 25 million people, including 9.9 million children, have substandard diets or must resort to seeking emergency food because they cannot always afford the food they need. In the past year, the demand for hunger assistance has increased by 40%, and research shows that hundreds of hungry children and adults are turned away from food banks each year because of lack of resources.

Tuesdays And Thursdays supports local food programs with donations by our staff as well as allowing staff to volunteer at local soup kitchens during business hours. Sadly for many Americans a meal is what makes an ordinary day extraordinary - we encourage our customers to suport food programs in their area as much as possible.