Summer Kick Off '22

Friends our summer got off to a rockin’ start last Friday 6.24.22 when we ventured to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ for the Tears For Fears concert. It was amazing and the best part it was my sons very first concert!

We met up with family (there were eight of us) at the Jon Bon Jovi Rest Stop. Living our best Life! Then we traveled the 12 miles south on the Parkway to the PNC Bank Arts Center outdoor amphitheater.

After grabbing some snacks and concert T-shirts we sat down in time to enjoy the opening band Garbage.

Garbage paying homage to Depeche Mode!


Garbage were awesome! Here I am with the ladies!



Tears For Fears hit the stage at 9pm opening with the title track from The Tipping Point.

The Tipping Point

Roland led us in a wonderful rendition of Happy Birthday for Curt!

My Demon

Obviously friends I can’t share an entire 3 hours of music here … but, these snippets give you an idea of what a fun and magical event it was. I particularly loved grabbing video of my soon to be 11 yr old singing and dancing along!

Break It Down Again

Tears For Fears were incredible playing 19 songs + happy birthday + the song Stay was playing through the system prior to them coming to the stage. I created a play list of the concert on Spodify so I’ll always remember!

I hadn’t been to a concert in years and it was just a joyous experience. Til next time friends be well and I wish you a wonderful July 4th!

Images: Christina F. Marks, Amy E. Shotmeyer, Chris M. Junior & Noreen G. Marks

Poetic Peonies

Are you mad for Peonies friends?

These beautiful blooms have lovely rounded petals and come in a variety of pretty shades from white to dark pink. Here’s an article about the different types: 31 Types of Peonies and a wonderful article about growing peonies: How to Grow Peonies This season lasts from late April to mid June… which unfortunately means its winding down sigh! Click image for source. Enjoy!

Diana - Our Colonial Cottage

Laura Castergine

These beautiful blooms are from spring 2021 here in the Chalet.

C J Swank

Colleen O’Neill

Karen - Our 1925 Home

Alison Sheffield enjoys different varieties of peonies from her garden.

Blooms from Trader Joe’s Here at the Chalet

Til next time friends stay well and I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy some lovely weather no matter where you are on the globe!

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