In this episode, we talk about suffering, dealing with grief, loss, and the complexities of human emotions. We reflect on personal experiences with losing loved ones and the societal tendency to offer platitudes like “everything happens for a reason,”...
Home to Dorm: The Parent’s Experience We’re back a year later to let you know we survived our kids’ first year at college! From radio silence to intense need for assistance the rollercoaster of life had unexpected turns. Tune in to revisit how we...
Our Top Book Picks Introduction In this episode, we discuss the New York Times list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. We narrowed it down to our top 10 books from the list that have made an impact on us. Youtube Subscribe Lost in Jersey Best Book Picks for...
Robert Downey Jr. Jumps Shark in The Sympathizer What to watch and read June 2024. Tune in for show, movie, and book reviews for June 2024 from the suburb of New York City. Here’s what we’re watching just outside New York City in New Jersey!...
From Fallout to Baby Reindeer and Tom Lake Hello, everyone! In this episode, we dive into our latest reads and TV shows and help you pick your entertainment for the month of May. It is a fun mix of recommendations, critiques, and a little bit of nostalgia. Take a...
Join us today for quizzes and giggles. Janette and Rachel took the New York Times, “Butterfly or Firefly: What’s Your Friendship Style?” quiz and live to tell about it. They also took a look at the comments section and were shocked at the intensity...
The surprising power of a camera to tell stories and to connect you and us to the community. We sit down with Montclair photographer Armando ”Out There” Diaz to discuss his recent proclamation award from Mayor Renee Baskerville and his journey as a community documentarian. Through his powerful photography, Armando captures the essence of Montclair's Fourth Ward and diverse communities that are often overlooked.
• Armando shares how photography became his path back to social connection after struggling with mental health issues and isolation • Using his camera to observe and gradually reconnect with his community • Transitioning from graphic design and music production to photography • Creating art exhibits that intentionally bring together diverse people and energies • Focusing on documenting musicians, community events, and everyday life in Montclair
Visit Armando's current photography exhibit, which is running until the end of the month!
