Searching for Bruce Springsteen
In the 1980’s New Jersey, the quest to be present when Bruce Springsteen magically appeared in some aging Jersey Shore bar was a crusade of mythic proportions. Continue reading »
Old Newark Bluff
Engaging Tales From The Old Neighborhood.
Across the Borderline, Edgewise - Prologue
SWEET SIXTEEN
With the flair of an Andalusia bullfighter, Reggie Hawkins covered the only clock in the room with a dish towel and a single flick of her wrists. The last few seconds just before midnight had become the scariest part of a birthday for her. Continue reading »
Across the Borderline Edgewise Chapter 1
PART ONE
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CASTLE POINT, N. J.
Although he was starving, Richie Cavelli pulled his hand back from the bowl of peanuts on the bar, hearing his mother’s voice in his head say, “Don’t touch that; there are other people’s germs all over that bowl.” Chemicals, germs and exterminating sprays were … Continue reading »
Across the Borderline, Edgewise - Chapter 22
JUST ANOTHER STORY
The Carousel ride was coming to an end…. Continue reading »
THE BRIDGE AND TUNNEL CROWD
In the chic nightclub world of Manhattan, many people were ashamed to admit they were a card-carrying member of the so-called "Bridge and Tunnel Crowd" — the unfortunate orphans who lived in New Jersey, Staten Island and the outer boroughs, but who worked and played in Manhattan. During the 1980’s, I was proud to be included in that group, even … Continue reading »