Muriel SmithApr 222 minStop, Slow Down, AppreciateEvery once in a while, it’s great fun to slow down and appreciate life. And doing that in Atlantic Highlands this week was a wonderful...
Muriel SmithApr 132 minPrayers from the PorchApproximately two dozen people from several churches and denominations gathered on the lawn of the United Methodist Church on Third...
Muriel SmithApr 111 minPalm SundayRuth, one of the residents of Care One at King James in Middletown, showed her delight in receiving palms yesterday, thanks to the ...
Muriel SmithApr 83 minHelen, Mayor, Mrs. MarchettiFour Mayors celebrate together: Fred Rast, Randy LeGrice, Lorretta Gluckstein, and the first woman Mayor, Helen Marchetti. They came from...
Muriel SmithApr 54 minRepublicans Part II - People the AH GOP Should try to Emulate Writing about the rudeness and cowardice of GOP leaders in Atlantic Highlands that led to my recent column and the many calls and notes...
Muriel SmithApr 21 minIt's a Grand Old FlagCheers, thanks, and applause for his love of country and undaunted praise in the United States to Highlands Borough Administrator Mike ...
Muriel SmithMar 303 minFriends from Saint Rose of LimaWhen I lived in Freehold, I went to 6:30 mass every morning at St. Rose of Lima Church. I did not know anyone other than to say hello as...
Muriel SmithMar 212 minEveryone Was Irish for the DayThey came from all over with all their music, talent and bagpipes to make the Highlands St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday something that...
Muriel SmithMar 13 minFor UkraineFormer Shrewsbury Mayor Don Burden and his wife Mary Leigh are music lovers. Classical music lovers. Both are fond of, and knowledgeable...
Muriel SmithFeb 31 minUpdate on the Girl's CafeFor everybody waiting for The Girls Café to re-open….and I know that’s a huge group and they’re probably already lining up down Bay...
Muriel SmithJan 75 minMayor & Council or the Planning Board - Who's the Boss?This is long, involved, convoluted, and shameful. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, scratch your head, and see what apparently the leaders...
Muriel SmithJan 53 minBanks & DogsAs always there are so many things that make me happy every day! And so many of the things would also make other people happy, if they...
Muriel SmithJan 11 minBahrs & Friends ... What Could Be Any Better?It was a great early New Year's Eve celebration at Bahrs Restaurant in Highlands last night as former Highlands Mayor, former...
Muriel SmithDec 30, 20212 minA Bell is a Cup ... Until it is Struck.Having intelligent, curious and ever thinking friends is a joy to everyone, but especially to a writer. Then having a friend like that be...
Muriel SmithDec 25, 20219 minFaith, Family & TraditionIf you’ve read any of the Christmas legends I've posted, like the one below, they're the same type of story as in in my newest book,...
Muriel SmithDec 24, 20212 minTo Friends, Family, & Foe ... A Heartfelt Merry Christmas & Happy New YearChristmas is an incredibly special time of year and a time to spend with family and friends, as well as with those to whom we can bring...
Muriel SmithDec 24, 20211 minThe Days are Longer ... The Nights ShorterNobody is happier than former Atlantic Highlands Mayor Helen Marchetti that Winter Solstice is now passed and days will become longer,...
Muriel SmithDec 22, 20212 minNo Tiers or Lots of TearsAs always, there are so many things that can make any day happy if you just look for them. And yesterday was really a winner for so many...
Muriel SmithDec 20, 20212 minBe Happy- It's Contagious Like so many others, I have so many things that are making me happy this time of year, and grateful for everyone of them, sometimes a bit...
Muriel SmithDec 15, 20214 minA Local KingJimmie King is indeed the administrator at the Care One at King James Care Center, but it’s difficult to find him in his office. This...