Torrential Rainstorm, Flooded Basement & Burned Out Sump Pump
The last week of March brought torrential rain to Maplewood, NJ, so much rain in fact, that at one point …
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A Few Minutes in Maplewood, NJ
A Look at Maplewood, NJ at the Turn of the Last Century Look what we found in the Maplewood Memorial …
Winter Warmth, Chicken Pot Pies
One of Carla’s favorite winter-time meals is a warm, creamy chicken pot pie. The recipe is pretty quick and easy, …
Casa Vicens, My Visit to Antoni Gaudí’s First Residential Home
It’s not hard to find one word that describes a visit to Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Vicens. Color. Overwhelming, brillant, color. Walking through …
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The History of My Home | The Thompson’s 1907 – 1966
The history of my home tells a unique story about a family in love with Maplewood, NJ. Do you ever …
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Urbanites in the Suburbs Find Your Green Thumb
Having lived my life in cities with no outdoor space to speak of, an ample backyard in the suburbs presented an unfamiliar yet intriguing canvas.