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From the Demby  family album: Jean (L), Marty, Myrna. c. 1938 Coney island.    They  are all gone now.  Paul’s mom is aloft.  Marty served in WWII and survived.  Jean, Marty’s mom, was widowed early and never remarried. She and Mom were sisters–2 of  9 Demby siblings–Bayonne,  NJ.

JOHN BARRY  “Coney Island.” from the soundtrack of the motion picture Across the Sea of Time:

Paul Goldfinger still image. Local in Cologne escaping as Americans advance. Germany, 1945. Video  by American Army photographer . Click once to enlarge.

American tanks roll into Cologne. 1945 Paul Goldfnger still image from Army video. German resistance is surprised. 1945.

PEGGY LEE AND BENNY GOODMAN From the KEN BURNS DOC. “The War.”

In June, 2025, a pair of swans gave birth to a baby ( a cygnet.).  Despite the ecology of this lake, the baby began to thrive.   Then, unexpectedly, the parents vanished leaving the baby to fend for itself in July.

Some Lake Avenue Grovers took an interest in the cygnet, and there was some concern about some of them tossing unhealthy foods making it impossible for the baby to develop good foraging skills.

Then a group called “Friends of Cyggie the Cygnet”  kept watch over the baby including naming it and educating the public about feeding.

Photo by Stephen Goldfinger of Blogfinger.net, Ocean Grove, NJ.  Wesley Lake.

Despite Cyggie’s orphan status, it began to grow and forage for food.  Today, October 10, 2025. Stephen and his dog Pooja noticed Cyggie swimming around, and when Stephen called the baby swan, it quickly headed over to Stephen and Pooja.  They were pleasantly surprised.

Swan eggs hatching. Phot boy Christine Smith.

We are told that the “cygnets” (baby swans) will enter the water soon after hatching and that they may be seen riding on the mother’s back.  We are advised to observe from a distance and do not feed bread. We heard from Charles Cheskin and Christina Smith.

Please send info and photos to Paul Goldfinger, MD, Editor, Blogfinger.net.  We will follow along with those of you who will be reporting.  Note that this is not the first time that swan hatchings are reported by us in Wesley Lake. It looks like the Ocean Grove side.

Thanks, Paul

From Swan Lake by Moscow Phil:

a.  The Asbury Park Spring  Bazaar will run from noon to 5 pm on both days. Free Admission.”Bazaar 2026 May 9 and May 10″ to be held in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall bringing local makers, music, and food.   Coaster says, “Guests can explore more than 30 curated local vendors. There will be live music and DJ’s.

b.   “Michael”.  (PG13)  tells the story of Michael Jackson. It is now playing at the Art House Theater,  36 White Street Arthouse Theater in Red Bank. It’s about hi life in and out of the theater. The reviews have been excellent.  I will wait for streaming.

c. Beginning in mid-May you can join our Town-Wide Yard Sale  by sending us your name, address, cross streets. and then, in June, begin by sending your sale items for our list. Encourage neighbors to join with you. Flyers will be available  soon if you want to help us publicize the sales.  Watch for more information.

d. Blogfinger.net had 500 hits yesterday and today. (5/3 and 5/4)

e. Transportation in Asbury Park:

Transportation in A. Park. 4/26. Paul Goldfinger photo near  Trinity Church.

MEL CARTER:

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN:

“HMS Pinafore:”