Point of Lou

If you're like me and sick of only hearing about our state when it's the punchline of a joke, then the New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a must see! Over the past few years I have been honored to work the red carpet at the ceremonies. I have met some of the world's most famous people, all of whom call or called the Garden State home. It's a day to be proud of New Jersey. This is a day

I have recently written about how we here in New Jersey get an undeserved  reputation for rudeness from out- of- staters, comedians and TV shows. I spoke about how they just don't get us and don't know us. Then it dawned on me. The only exposure many of them have to us does make us seem extremely rude. They've seen us drive.

Vacation season is almost here. We all know that money's been kind of tight lately, so you may be thinking about skipping the trip this year. Before you do, though, there is a way to avoid the airports and plane tickets and still get that well deserved vacation. Do what so many out of state people do every year. Vacation in New Jersey!

It's happened to all of us. First thing in the morning we pick up the most important tool in our battle against another workday in the  Garden State, the cup of coffee. We anticipate the joy of that first sip. We take it and immediately feel something wet on our chin, and seconds later on our shirt. The lid is leaking...again!!

I have seen it first hand a million times. When there are neighbors, children, first responders, or anyone else in need of help, Monmouth and Ocean counties, and all of New Jersey for that matter, always comes through. We reach into our pockets, even when there's not a lot in them to do what we can. We're good neighbors, good friends and good people! So when is Hollywood going to get it? Hey Holly

Here comes our favorite time of year. The sun, the boardwalk, the beaches and the tourists. All of those are welcome words to area businesses who are hoping for a big summer tourist season, and we would love to see it be the biggest summer ever! Even still I remember sitting on the Parkway one steamy Friday last summer.

There's no question that both Governor Christie and Bruce Springsteen play politics. The question is with all the politics being played, will Bruce play Revel Casino?