Author Archives: Ken Dowell

A Week at the Shore 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ken Dowell

  Earlier this week I posted a story about my childhood vacations at the Jersey Shore, Growing Up in the 50’s: A Week at the Shore. Fifty plus years later I still spend at least one week of the summer … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the 50’s: A Week at the Shore

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ken Dowell

We had one week of vacation when I was growing up. It happened in July and it was at the Jersey Shore. Seven days on the beach, seven nights on the boardwalk. Then we came home and waited for next … Continue reading →

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The View From Garrett Mountain

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Ken Dowell

 

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Teck’s Mural — The Finished Work

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Ken Dowell

In my earlier post of photos from the Paterson Art Walk, I had a photo of this mural being spray painted by Teck. Here now is the finished work. It is in Overlook Park. If you are visiting the Great … Continue reading →

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It’s the 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Ken Dowell
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Digital Deception: The Illusion of Influence

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Let’s take a look at some of my recent new followers on Twitter. There’s @KieferBusby. I’d like to tell you something about Kiefer but I really can’t because his profile reads like this: “The most effective deal only for this … Continue reading →

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More Random Thoughts on This World Cup and Tournaments Past

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Zlatan Talking Garbage Zlatan Ibrahimovic was quoted this week as referring to the U.S.’s chances in the World Cup as a “big joke.” Now unless you follow European soccer year round you may not know who Zlatan is. He is, in … Continue reading →

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Digital Deception: The Online Makeover

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ken Dowell

We live in a world where facelifts and hair transplants and tummy tucks are commonplace. Most of us know someone who has had a nose job or a breast enhancement. We endure these surgical or chemical treatments in the expectation … Continue reading →

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Some Random Thoughts on This World Cup and Tournaments Past

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Day 2 — The End of the Reign in Spain For the past 6-8 years Spain has been the dominant team in world football. They were European champions in 2008 and 2012 and World Cup champions in 2010. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the 50’s: Ode to the Y

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ken Dowell

I was probably about six the first time I was sent to a summer day camp. I was enrolled in a place called Camp Belle in Totowa. It was at an open piece of land where there was a pretty … Continue reading →

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