Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The Jersey Shore

 I think New Jersey gets a bad rap from so many people.
It's such a beautiful state, it's the "Garden State"...we have the ocean and fresh seafood.
You can see a view like this in almost every county you visit.





We have an abundance of birds and waterfowl.


I recently spotted this Greater Yellowlegs wading in shallow water during low tide.
This is a robust, elegant wading bird with extremely long yellow legs, and a long, thick bill.



We have had a couple of special meals at our favorite restaurants.
They boast about the fish and lobster arriving at the restaurant the same day they serve it, 
it is that fresh.
These meals were enjoyed at 
The lobster rolls there are out of this world, packed with lobster.



I had the Lobster Francese on our latest visit to
I have been eating a lot of lobster.

The hubs had this Fish and Chips - $ 10.00 on Wednesday nights.

Once the summer arrives, these restaurants by the ocean are packed with tourists.
That is the one drawback to living where others come to vacation.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

May Day In Smithville

 Smithville is a quaint historic town in New Jersey, located about a half hour drive from home.
Visiting Smithville is a treat any time of year but if you go on May Day,
they host a huge craft show with outdoor vendors in addition to their wonderful shops.
There were over 100 crafters and food vendors that feature all kinds of street food.



Lake Meone



Town Square



Sweet Things


The above sand sculpture sits right outside the entrance to 



There is a cute Carousal for the young and young at heart.



Food Vendors


Face Painting for the children.


And I stumbled upon these adorable Goslings hanging out in the lake.



I purchased 2 handmade ankle bracelets that sparkle and I love.
 A handmade piece of pottery for a plant, 
2 "be kind" stickers, one is for my mom and the pottery ornament that says "you'll live till you die".
There were so many beautiful things but not one thing I need.
I did "need" the ankle bracelets!

I love these spring festivals but it was 90 + degrees, too hot for me to stay long.
We split a chicken salad sandwich at
and headed home.
Why does it have to get so hot so quick.
We went from using the heat to the needing air conditioning in just a few days.