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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:
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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.”
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Alfred Eisenstaedt. Waiters Watching Sonia Henie Skate, Grand Hotel, St. Moritz, 1932. ©Time Inc. Click to enlarge.
By Paul Goldfinger, Blogfinger.net. 2016 Re-post
Eisenstaedt on View From the latest edition of Photograph Magazine: “Known for his many photographs for LIFE magazine, which helped to define American photojournalism, Alfred Eisenstaedt was one of the four original photographers hired by LIFE. Alfred Eisenstaedt: Classics and Seldom-Seen Photographs, a selection of photographs by the prolific German-American photographer, goes on view at Monroe Gallery of Photography in Santa Fe beginning April 29, with a reception from 5 to 7 pm.”
Eisenstaedt was German born and escaped the Nazis by emigrating to NYC. Over his career, he photographed 90 covers and 2,500 photo essays for LIFE In the 1930’s he popularized the use of the small 35 mm Leica camera. Perhaps his most famous image was on VJ Day when he photographed a sailor in Times Square kissing a nurse.
Alfred Eisenstaedt. Times Square. 8/27/45
THE GRAND ORCHESTRA OF VIENNA “The Skaters’ Waltz”
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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.
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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:
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On the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Paul Goldfinger photo. Undated. Silver gelatin darkroom print by PG.
Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful island paradise. We visited friends there, but we learned never to go when the President of the United States was vacationing. He brings so many people with him, including staff, security, press and others; it’s as if an invasion had occurred. It’s even impossible to ride a bike in Edgartown, the quaint capital.
You can make a reservation and take your car on the ferry. Or, it you are spirited and in good shape, just take your bicycle–or rent one. And don’t forget that there is a fascinating Camp Meeting ground on the island (Oak Bluffs), complete with cute cottages and traditions such as Illumination Night.
FRANK SINATRA:
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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:
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Lakes Park. Ft. Myers, Fla. Paul Goldfinger photo 2015.
FRANKIE RANDALL. From the album Sings and Swings
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Paul Goldfinger ©. c. 1990.
This duet is by two of the great female jazz stars: Mary Lou Williams and Marian McPartland. They performed together on McPartland’s NPR series called “Piano Jazz.” The music was preserved by the Smithsonian, and the song is “I Can’t Get Started.”
Ira Gershwin (lyrics) and Vernon Duke (music) wrote the song.
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Tent Village 2023. Paul Goldfinger photo. Click once to enlarge
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Sidewalks around Tent Village. These would appear to be public thoroughfares; or not. Blogfinger photo. 2018.
JACK TEAGARDEN:
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AP condos continue to multiply. Paul Goldfinger photo. Blogfinger.net. 5/2/26
AUSSIE BUSH BAND. “Home Among the Gumtrees”
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN: