St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Paul Goldfinger photo. . 2010. Click to enlarge.
Columbus discovered this place in 1493. Supposedly he wasn’t impressed, and pirates took over. But now cruise ships bring tourists wearing Bermuda shorts and lots of jewelry.
Yet there are moments like the above to be found if you know where to look. — –PG
PAMELA LUSS:
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Do any of these people know anything about our town? Blogfinger.net photos.
Lines at all food trucks. I did not see a fruit, a vegetable, or a nut. But a giant pretzel?
Thousands are here, but they all look alike–with a few exceptions. If we want our town to be perceived as uniquely special, then why do we allow this? Paul Goldfinger photos. Blogfnger.net
FRANK SINATRA: Is this his kind of town?
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Delaware Memorial Bridge on the way back from Florida. Nearly home. Eileen Goldfinger photo ©. 2021
KATE AND ANNA McGARRIGLE FEATURING MARTHA WAINWRIGHT “Allez-Vous En.”
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From “Chabad at the Shore.“
This video below is from the Jewish Federation In The Heart of New Jersey. It is quite enjoyable for all to appreciate: If you want to wish someone a happy Jewish New Year say, “Shana Tova” (Hebrew for “A good year.”) Presented here by Blogfinger.net.
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Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Virginia overlooks the James River and is in a historic neighborhood adjacent to the VCU campus. It reminds one of Central Park with rolling hills and vales. Paul Goldfinger photo. 4/15/16 © click to enlarge.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger. Re-posted from April, 2016.
We visited the grave of President John Tyler (1790-1862). He was a Whig and was elected Vice President in 1840 with William Henry Harrison, President. But Harrison died after spending only one month in office, and Tyler was the first President to succeed to the office from the VP spot. Tyler had the dubious distinction of making everybody, including his own party, mad at him, particularly over his support for the southern states.
His best achievement was to annex Texas. He was a Virginian and a life long politician whose last office was as a member of the CSA House of Representatives. He was married twice and had 15 children, so it seems he took some time off from the oval office.
Tyler is buried in Richmond, Virginia, at the glorious cemetery known as Hollywood (for the Holly trees). It is a marvelous place to visit, and Tyler is found in the Presidents Circle, a fine spot way up overlooking the James River. He is buried with his second wife and his daughter Julia who passed at the age of 20. A small Confederate flag is stuck into the ground at his site.
His nearby neighbor is President James Monroe whose monument is undergoing some renovation.
The Hollywood Cemetery contains a special section for 28 Confederate generals, and another area for several thousand enlisted men many of whom died at Gettysburg. You can imagine the task of bringing those bodies back to Richmond. Jefferson Davis is also there in a place of honor.
The property is huge and quite gorgeous now with cherry blossoms all around. Students from Virginia Commonwealth University are nearby for jogging, hiking, and socializing .
Photo by Paul Goldfinger. ©
LARRY SPARKS: “Smokey Mountain Memories”
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Paul Goldfinger photo at Giant Flea Market. Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove. Click to enlarge. ©. September 2025.
MARGOT BINGHAM. from “Boardwalk Empire.”
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Paul Goldfinger photo 9/11/26. OG Funeral Home renovation.
A large crew continues work on the Delaware Avenue side of the Fun Home. A large addition is being framed at this time.
We will continue following this project.
FRANK SINATRA:
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Memorial at Princeton University in honor of grads who died on 9-11. Paul Goldfinger, MD, photograph. 2015. Blogfinger.net. Click to enlarge.
Igor Timkovsky became an American citizen in 1992 and he has raised his family here. Some of you may recall him when we wrote about how he and his son Aaron were rescued from the rip-tides by OG lifeguards.
He is a proud American who lives in New York City. He loves to visit Ocean Grove. He is a social worker who also is a poet.
After 9-11 he wrote a poem “written in the aftermath of that tragic event in September 2001.” He sends it to us now “to commemorate the 9-11 anniversary.” English is Igor’s second language, and we admire his eagerness to express his feelings in his adopted language. Place his name in our search box on top right.
IGOR TIMKOVSKY
“Remembering TWIN Towers:”
You’re stabbed to death. You’re Ground Zero.
You’re the Big Apple’s tallest pride.
You’re missing. You’ve become a hero.
And no more tears. Our eyes are dry.
You lived your life. We called you Brothers.
You were the twins. We watched you grow.
I wonder if our country’s fathers
Could’ve ever thought that this will go.
You were the best. You were sensation.
All the world looked up at you. That’s true.
We called you then to cease frustration.
We called you simply One and Two.
When you were hit, there were no believers
Who comprehended all that through.
In state of shock, in time of terror
No one could tell who’s One and who’s Two.
You’re not in view. Our eyes are blind.
But our souls can see you all.
Our spirit’s strong. No one denies it.
You’ll lead us through. This is your role.
IGOR TIMKOVSKY
LINDA RONSTADT
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Polka dots and tributes. Barbara Brennan obtained this image at the 9-11 “shoe memorial” in Auditorium Square on September 9, 2011 in Ocean Grove, NJ. Click on the link below to hear an interview by Paul Goldfinger, Blogfinger editor, that day with the photographer.
Jennifer Love Hewett: “A Place Called Home.”
Rufus Wainwright: “Across the Universe”. Beatles “Essential Covers.”
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Paul Goldfinger. Biking in the Grove along Fletcher Lake past the block party. August 2026. Blogfinger.net
From the Broadway show Fiorello. “‘Till Tomorrow.
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1 World Trade Center by Carl Hoffman of Ocean Grove. © September 28, 2013
BON IVER: For Emma, Forever Ago
“So abruptly, saw death on a sunny snow
For every life, forgo the parable
Seek the light, my knees are cold
Running home, running home
Running home, running home”
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Paul Goldfinger photograph. ” New York City.” Photo before 9/11/2001. Click to enlarge.
BILL EVANS “Peace Piece.” From the soundtrack of Jack Goes Boating
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DICK HYMAN From the Woody movie: Everyone Says I Love You.
Submitted by Eileen Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.
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