My siblings sometimes tell me that I tend to over-glorify my physician-dad and his life. Perhaps … but I’m a storyteller and my father...

In the Summer of 1968, during his prime as a practicing physician, my father was appointed to our local bank’s Advisory Board (then the...

’23 Monmouth Beach Municipal Budget: $9.9 Million In a time of high inflation — and even higher municipal spending — the borough’s financial team...

When my father was in his late 40s he ran for a seat on the Monmouth Beach School Board of Education. As if he...

It’s a time seared into my memory forever — the morning when my physician-father awoke me to tell of a terrible accident. My 19-year-old...

My father was a big fan of movies. He said they helped him relax from his work as a busy physician. He passed the...

I’ve done plenty of reading and writing about physicians during my journalism career. It’s been an honor. The medical doctor culture is rich, its...

I love pro football. And for my NFL appreciation, I credit my father and father-in-law — who were dedicated New York Giants fans. And...

The Masters Tournament — the crown jewel of professional golf — is played every April. I have very fond memories of this annual spring...

I was going through some motivational books that belong to my sister Sheila — and that’s one motivated lady — during a recent visit...

There’s no question that earning a medical degree takes some smarts. My physician-dad from Monmouth Beach would tell me that the profession was “the...

My physician-dad was a strong advocate for nurses. I recall how much he admired the profession and knew their true value in caring for...

When it comes to quality pizza, we have it very good here in Monmouth County. In fact, there are loads of good pizza joints...

Every now and again when I felling a bit down, I’ll break out one of my family’s old home movies. I’ve learned that you...

To some protest, I occasionally like to ask questions about my family’s history. In doing a little digging about my father and his relationship...

I’m a huge fan of the hit AMC-TV series, Better Call Saul. This fantastic cable show — which is nearly as good as its...