I once wrote an article for this paper about the “stuff” that we decide we need to bring down the shore for the weekend. Bicycles, music, pills, toiletries (a word I never use in real life), clothes, among many other items. It was based on a classic George Carlin routine titled

Summer is the absolute best, especially when you are lucky enough to live at or visit the shore. There is so much to see and do, and everything takes place outside! From beach days and zoo visits to boat rides and nights on the boardwalk, we hope your summer is full of wonderful memories.

Seven Mile Word Search Puzzle

Seven Mile Crossword: Palindromes

Kids Activities: Puzzler

I am often asked who my favorite author is. Honestly, that question stumps me every time. How can I possibly pick just one? When you are an avid reader, you turn to different authors for different reasons. If I’m in the mood for a “who did it and how do we catch them,” I pick up something by James Patterson.

She was an actress before she was a movie star.

Now she’s both.