Doctors: Did You Know?
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...
MB Feature
A Building Grows in Sea Bright …
“The Break” in “The Neighborhood” The first residential high-rise in downtown Sea Bright is coming together smartly. As a merger of ocean & river...
Golf: Mastery of the Game
The Masters Tournament — the crown jewel of professional golf — is played every April. I have very fond memories of this annual spring...
Help the New MBEF …
“Dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of Monmouth Beach students. Through community fundraising and an annual grant collaborative process, the MBEF provides funding for...
About My Research Efforts …
For My Readers … As I continue to develop my website — mainly though posting historic local photos backed with facts — I’ve reached...
Dr. James Ennis Sheehan — RIP
Note: For sure he’s a member of “America’s Greatest Generation.” Dr. Jim Sheehan (my family knew him as “Uncle Blackie”) was also an “anchor...
Monmouth Beach Beginnings …
Coastal history on the Monmouth Beach area dates back to the late 1600s, but it didn’t become an official community until the early 1900s...
Monmouth Beach’s “Bronze Star” Couple
My physician-dad had plenty of doctor buddies, but only one was included in his bedside photograph collection when he died in March 2007. My...
For Local Golfers: Two Gems
Golf at the Old Orchard Country Club and the Suneagles Golf Club Summertime at the Jersey Shore means that area golfers can take the...
Summer of ’23
Local Stories Worth a Look … Summer season on the Jersey Shore is here. Have a look at this “Summer of ’23” post and...
Monmouth Beach — Not Yet $10 Million
’23 Monmouth Beach Municipal Budget: $9.9 Million In a time of high inflation — and even higher municipal spending — the borough’s financial team...
Summer Story: Everybody in the Pool!
One summer in Monmouth Beach … I arrived at the beach club around 7 am. That was the usual starting time for my summer...
Writing: Talking & Tutoring
There’s always room for more good writers. Even one can make a difference. The literacy of our state’s youth — already underwhelming — is...
What’s Your Favorite Burger?
The average American family dines on burgers about three times a week. Adults like them, kids like them. For serious fans so much goes...
Marc Leckstein for Sea Bright Borough Council
Thanks to all — Marc won and will be returning to the borough council in ’24 … Although it’s a MonmouthBeachLife.com website, I’m really...
Marriage Over, Consider Options
Growing up in Monmouth Beach I remember that my parents had what you’d call a “good marriage.” Mostly because my mom — as the daughter...
