Category Archives: Route 202

The Autumn of 1969: Farewell Thy Summer

Posted on April 18, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

The Autumn of 1969: Farewell Thy Summer By Richard Mabey Jr. Late August seemed to come all too quickly, for the Summer of 1969. For soon it would be Autumn. And, that meant returning to Boonton High School to begin … Continue reading →

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A Sacred Moment of Cutting Carrots and Peeling Potatoes

Posted on April 16, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

A Sacred Moment of Cutting Carrots and Peeling Potatoes By Richard Mabey Jr. Background: It is the first day of summer vacation of 1969. I am 15 years old and have just completed my sophomore year at Boonton High School. … Continue reading →

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Farewell Thy Summer of 1969

Posted on April 9, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

Farewell Thy Summer of 1969 By Richard Mabey Jr. Late August seemed to come all too quickly, for the Summer of 1969. For soon it would be Autumn. And, that meant returning to Boonton High School to begin my junior … Continue reading →

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Reflections of the Summer of 1964

Posted on March 18, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

One of the great moments of being a kid was having 12 cents in your pocket and choosing which comic book you were going to buy! Reflections of the Summer of 1964 By Richard Mabey Jr. Lately, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in 1964, Accomplishment, Ad Agency, Batman, Beavertown, Boyhood Days, Comic Books, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Jack Kirby, Journey to Truth, Lincoln Park, Mabey Homestead, Memory, Moe's Sweet Shop, My Old New Jersey Home, Mysteries of Old Lincoln Park, New Jersey, NJ, Nostalgia, Old Beavertown, Route 202, Small Town America, Spider-Man, Spiritual Lesson, Stan Lee, Superman, The Old Tree Fort, Time Travel, To thine own self be true., Wisdom | 5 Comments

The Gift of Kindness

Posted on December 9, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

This is the very book that my good friend, Mary Tafaro, gave to me when we were both in grade school. The Gift of Kindness By Richard Mabey Jr. One of the most precious books that I have in my … Continue reading →

Posted in 1963, Bambi, Boyhood Days, Chapel Hill School, Childhood Friend, Compassion, Dad, Destiny, Early Childhood, Encouragement, Faith, Friendship, Giving, Homecoming, Humility, Kindness, Life's Dreams, Lincoln Park, Mary T., Memory, My Old New Jersey Home, New Jersey, NJ, Nostalgia, Old Beavertown, Old Books, Old Lincoln Park, Romance, Route 202, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Wisdom | 2 Comments

The Old Comfortable Chair

Posted on November 30, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

Although this picture is slighted blurred, it is still a good picture of the old comfortable chair in the formal living room of the old Mabey Homestead, where I grew up in old Lincoln Park. The Old Comfortable Chair By … Continue reading →

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A Mayberry Moment

Posted on November 19, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

Dad and Art were great friends. Here they are at the unveiling of one of Art’s artistic masterpiece of his miniature panoramic Morris Canal scenario. Library Director Frank Kaiser was a great fan of Art’s artwork. A Mayberry Moment By … Continue reading →

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My Tribute To Cindy, A Dear Childhood Friend

Posted on September 13, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

The flame of friendship is a flame filled with love and good will for another person. My Tribute To Cindy, A Dear Childhood Friend By Richard Mabey Jr. I just found out yesterday that Cindy, a dear friend of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Bible Stories, Boonton High School, Chapel Hill School, Childhood Friend, Christianity, Cindy, County College of Morris, Destiny, Encouragement, Faith, Friendship, Homecoming, Humility, Kindness, Lincoln Park, Memory, New Jersey, Old Beavertown, Old Lincoln Park, Route 202, Small Town America, The Mourning Heart, Wisdom | 5 Comments

My Tribute to Moe Nitkin

Posted on August 5, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

A great photo of Moe Nitkin sitting outside his famous sweet shop, during a Lincoln Park celebration day. His faithful son, Bob, is standing next to him. To the far left of this picture is Moe’s dear wife, Rose. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Beavertown, Comic Books, Dad, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Homecoming, Howard Palmer, Humility, Kindness, Lincoln Park, Love of Family, Mad Magazine, Memory, Moe's Sweet Shop, Route 202, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, Wisdom | 6 Comments

Hold Dear to Heart the Precious Shamrock

Posted on March 31, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

Hold Dear to Heart the Precious Shamrock By Richard Mabey Jr. My great grandmother, Catherine Cavanaugh, was born in 1872. She came from Ireland to the U.S. with her parents when she was a little girl. They went through Ellis … Continue reading →

Posted in Beavertown, David Wesley Storms, Determination, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Grandma Mabey, Homecoming, Hook Mountain, Humility, Irish, Kindness, Mabey History, Memory, Old Beavertown, Route 202, Storms Family, Wisdom | Leave a comment