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The George: Poetry in Steel
All month long we've been posting fantastic excerpts from Michael Aaron Rockland's fascinating book about the George Washington Bridge. This article provides links to all of the installments we've published so far.
All of these installments were excerpted from The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel. Copyright © 2008 by Michael Aaron Rockland (Reprinted by permission of Rutgers University Press).
Part One: Knocking on Heaven's Door.
Part Two: A Day on the George.
Part Three: Building the Bridge.
Part Four: The Martha.
Part Five: Dramas, Dangers and Disasters.
Food Events
2/5: A four-course Benziger wine dinner will be held at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, 2011 Rt 70 W, Cherry Hill. 7 to 9:30 PM; $85 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 856-663-1747.
Kisses of a Kind 2
Photographer Emmet Gowin, who retired from the Princeton University faculty last month after 36 years teaching photography, trained and inspired many students, so it's fitting that some of their work forms a tribute to him in the current exhibit at the Princeton University Art Museum, "Emmet Gowin: A Collective Portrait."
Last Minute Valentines
In need of a last minute chocolate run? The Godiva Shop at The Cherry Hill Mall (www.cherryhillmall.com) has extended hours over the weekend. They’re open until 10pm on Saturday and from 8 am to 7:30 pm on Sunday.
Wheel and Deals
Location: Morristown
Getting Ready to 'Get Fit'
Starting this afternoon, I will be taking part in Get Fit New Jersey, a rigorous, 24-week fitness program at Life Time Athletic in Florham Park. Naturally, I spent the weekend stuffing my face with as much holiday chocolate and other goodies as possible.
