Monthly Archives: May 2011


Bananas for Bubbles

By Veronica MacDonald Ditko An Accidental Anthropologist There is something mesmerizing about bubbles. And if they are within reach, the urge to pop them is almost unstoppable (or maybe that’s just me!). But where does this fascination come from? If you think about our forefathers, when would they have seen […]


Fields of Honor

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and the first official observance was held on May 30,1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery. In Franklin Lakes, the membership of VFW Post 5702 has upheld this tradition by decorating the […]


Making Dollars and Sense 1

While many children do not regularly watch the news, they are often exposed to it when parents are engaged in watching a news broadcast. This is a concern for many parents who feel the constant barrage of  ‘bad news’ can have a negative impact on their child – and for […]


WayneStock 2011! June 25th

A new paradigm for growing up in the 21st century embraces the concepts of learning, leading and enterprising; and, it is reflected in the efforts of Matt Smith who, once again, is bringing local residents “Waynestock”. Like Woodstock which was not held in Woodstock, Waynestock is not being held in […]


History Day @ The Van Allen House

The 1st Annual NW Bergen County History Day was held on Saturday, May 21st. The Van Allen House was one of 8 homes and museums in the area that opened their doors to give visitors a chance to step back into 18th & 19th century history. Other homes and museums […]