Columns
Beth's Book Review
The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and the Novel that Scandalized the World by Sarah Weinman (Harper Collins, 2018) Who would have thought that the “nymphet” of Humbert Humbert’s perverted fantasies in the famous Vladimir Nabokov novel, Lolita, published in the United States in 1958, was influenced greatly by an infamous kidnapping case that took place in Camden, New Jersey? Sarah Weinman explores the tragic story of Sally Horner, a ten year old girl who was abducted by pedophile Frank LaSalle in 1948, and the ...
Know Your Nest
Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Team Nest Builder knows neither of those are good strategies! Here’s why: Relocation buyers are out there. Many companies are still hiring throughout the holidays and need their new employees in their new positions as soon as possible. Purchasers who are looking for homes during the holidays are ...
Liz on Theatre
‘Charley’s Aunt’ charms with comedic flair at Shakespeare Theatre By LIZ KEILL MADISON, NJ – Who knew that “Charley’s Aunt” would be such a riotous, ridiculous success? This 1892 play written by Brandon Thomas has all the elements of farce, disguise, intrigue and absurdity to make it a hit, even today. Joseph Discher has directed a sterling cast in this fast-paced, handsome production. Set, of course, in Victorian times, presumably at St. Olde’s College, Oxford, the plot centers on ...
TAPinto Featured Franchisee
This issue of TAPinto Featured Franchisee highlights TAPinto South Orange and Maplewood with the site's owner Fred Smith and lead editor Anna Sandler. Check out the interview to find out how owning and operating a TAPinto site came at the most opportune time for these NJ residents. Q. When did you join TAPinto.net? I first joined TAPinto in 2014 as a sales and marketing representative for TAPinto Millburn, adding sales in South Orange and Maplewood in 2015. In October, 2015, I became the Franchisee for TAPinto ...