September 6, 2022. This magic moment–something like “Brigadoon”. Paul Goldfinger photo. 9/6/22
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor, Blogfinger.net
The Tuesday after Labor Day always seemed like magic. On Monday the town was still crowded, but you wake up on Tuesday and its empty, and that is a bitter-sweet feeling.
If you live at the Jersey Shore you will feel a sense of relief because by mid-August you are ready for the “Bennies” to be gone. You can now park near your home and you can come and go without concerns.
But not so fast…..in 4 days the Grove will be inundated by a mob of tourists, by the thousands, brought here by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commercials. On Saturday morning you will hear a giant sucking sound as the cars stream in and as parking mayhem resumes. All this for a Giant Flea Market where you can crowd Ocean Pathway, spread germs and spend $17.00 for a sandwich.
The Ocean Grove bakery was lit up this morning as if it wanted to put on a happy face.
It was raining lightly, and a few people were downtown.
Inside the shop, a woman peered out at me as I composed this image.
SHIRLEY JONES AND JACK CASSIDY. From a 1957 studio recording from Brigadoon