Jennie's Home on the Web

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This is the story of Jennie and her family.

Hello, my name is Jennie. I am from West Orange, New Jersey, which is a hop, skip, and jump from New York City. Check out this great site about New Jersey. If you are looking for daytrips in the New Jersey area, information about historical sites, shopping information and much more, stop by Friendly NJ . Do you enjoy going out for dinner? If so, check out some reviews of NJ restaurants, by visiting New Jersey's Premier Restaurant and Dining Guide.

I was born and raised in New Jersey and am proud of my state. To visit my New Jersey Road Map, a site devoted to the state of New Jersey and all the things that you can do there (and in surrounding areas), click here .

This is a picture of me in front of my house. Click here if you would like to see what I look like.

Check out this foursome. Can you tell who the REAL clown is???

There are four of us in my family. I live with my mother, my father, and my grandmother (who everyone calls nanny). To see my family, click here. From left to right: me, my Mom, and my Nanny. Dad isn't in the photo, so he must have taken the picture.

My mom also has a Web Page that I'm helping her design. Her site has a lot of travel links, since it's an interest that both her and I share. Visit her site, you'll find plenty of things to do and places to go!

Sad news: On February 14, 2001, my pet parakeet, Chipper, died. He had been sick for a while and towards the end wasn't able to eat anything or drink his water. Chipper was very much a member of my family, and we all miss him very much. As much as he is missed, I'm glad that he's at peace now and is no longer suffering.

Chipper used to fit right in with his bird talk, raising his chirps as we would get louder, trying to out-do us.

Here is a picture of Chipper, taken when he was about a month and a half old. Chipper was a male bird, and we attempted to train him to talk. It took about 8 months, but he he did learn to talk a little bit. He could say "Pretty Birrrrd" and "Chipper dipper do" As I mentioned before, Chipper loved it when there was action (and noise) around. He especially enjoyed The Drew Carey Show. I always expected to hear him say "Bite Me Dough Bird," but he never did learn to say that! He also had a favorite video that we would put on for him whenever we cleaned his cage. That video was a sing-a-long Christmas tape the U.S. Postal System sold a few years ago, with Frosty the Snowman on it.

Here's a picture of me. It was taken in September 1998, in Newport, Rhode Island on the Cliffwalk.

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Jennie's Top 5 List

Click here to see Jennie's Top 5 Lists.

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My Work

I work as a Children's and Reference Librarian for a Public Library in Northern NJ. One of the sites that I visit is the American Library Association, which is often referred to as ALA. While at that site, check out ALA's Resources for Parents and Kids. There's something there for everyone!

Another site that I visit often, is The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) .

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My Education

I graduated in 1992 from The College of Saint Elizabeth with my BS in Business Management. After graduating, I worked as a library clerk in a public library and loved it so much, I decided to go back to school to become a Librarian. After much hard work, I graduated from Rutgers University, School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies, with my MLS.

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Recommended Reference Sites

Visit my Reference Page to find answers to almost any type of reference question. The page is broken down into subjects, which makes it easier to locate information.

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Children's Authors

To see a list of some of my favorite Children's Authors and Illustrators, visit my page devoted to Children's Authors and Illustrators by clicking here .

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Books, Authors, and More

To relax, I enjoy reading. My favorite types of books are Mysteries, Romances, and Biographies. If you enjoy books, visit my site devoted to books, authors, reading, and more by clicking here .

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Country Line Dancing

I love to Country Line Dance. Here are a few of my favorite places to go when I want to read about Line Dancing or need to find the steps to some of the dances I'm learning.

  1. Information Super Dance Floor -Step Descriptions are available
  2. Dancing in New Jersey -Where and when to dance in NJ (not just country dancing)
  3. Bill Bader's Dance Site -Step descriptions are available
  4. Country Net - An excellent source for step descriptions
  5. Dancemasters Site - I especially like the section on dances and games
  6. New Jersey Country Music Association

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Musical Interests

As for the music I enjoy listening to, my tastes vary. What I listen to depends on my mood. I enjoy everything from country music, to classic rock, to oldies, to top 40. Go to my Music Page , with many links about my favorite musical groups (or singers).

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Collecting Precious Moments and More

I collect Precious Moments, Cherished Teddies, Pocket Dragons, some Raggedy Ann's, and a few other items that have called my name while shopping. To see some links to pages that relate to my collectibles, click on some of the following.

  1. Sharing the Good News Together online Precious Moments Club
  2. Stephanie's PM Page, which includes the history of Precious Moments, the Precious Moments Chapel, and other information PM lovers will enjoy.
  3. The Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri
  4. Enesco Corporation, produces Precious Moments, Cherished Teddies and more
  5. Enesco Collectors' Clubs
  6. Raggedy Land, a great site for those who collect (or just enjoy) Raggedy Ann or Andy
  7. The Official Raggedy Ann & Andy Homepage
  8. The Official Ty Homepage, maker of Beanie Babies
  9. Beanie Mom's Netletter
  10. Wim's Cherished Teddies Page
  11. Pocket Dragon Friends, the Official Home for these cute dragons
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Favorite Movies and Television Shows

One of my favorite movies is The Princess Bride. It has a wonderful soundtrack and is a story that I will always love! To see information about the movie, the soundtrack, the book, and the actors, visit The Dread Pirate Roberts'Princess Bride Page .

One of my favorite television shows is Party of Five. Another favorite is East Enders. I also enjoy Days of Our Lives. Even though Another World has been cancelled, I'm still a fan of the acting talent from the show. Another World's actress Jensen Buchanan, who played Vicki has an official fan website. Stop by to visit it! Do you like Judi Evans Luciano, who played Paulina on Another World? Make sure you stop by her official web site if you do. I've met Judi and she's such a sweet person! Joseph Barbara's official website can be found here . He played Joe Carlino on Another World. A new show on the USA Network is The Net,which is based on the movie by the same name. I think I might become hooked on this show! Bad news...The Net has been taken off the air! What a shame, since it was really a great show. I'm going to keep the link on my site, with the hope that USA will bring the show back!

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Other fun and interesting web sites

Hobbies

I'm trying to learn how to Cross Stitch. So far, I find it relaxing, although I know I have a lot to learn! If you are interested in Cross Stitch or Needlework, stop by this Cross Stitch Site.

New York Institute of Photography . This site has some great photography tips!

People

Daper's Home Page . Dan and his wife Lena are friends of our family. His site has everything from kite flying to drum core.

Have you lost touch with an old friend??? Visit Yahoo's People Search Engine to see if you can locate them.

Sports

Bowl-NJ . I love to bowl (although I'm not very good at it!) and found this site to be informative and enjoyable. It has information on tournaments, the history of bowling, how to bowl and score, etc.

Tara Lipinski's Web Page.

Major League Baseball. Locate schedules, statistics, and more at this official site!

The New Jersey Devil's Official Homepage . This is the homepage for my favorite hockey team.

Fun Places

The Papermill Playhouse, a local playhouse where I have a subscription for season tickets.

Thomas A. Edison's National Historic Site. Visit this site for information about Edison's laboratory and home, located in West Orange, New Jersey.

Information, Newspapers, and More

The Electronic Newsstand. This site has links to many magazines on various subjects.

The Official Cathy Comic Strip Homepage . Cathy is one of my favorite characters! She's sooooo realistic and I think most women can identify with her.

Women's Wire. This site is a great source of information for women, on health, fashion, careers, money, and more.

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Guestbook

Please sign my guest book to let me know that you have visited me!

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Graphics Information

I would like to thank the following sites for the use of their graphics.

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I enjoy getting email, so please drop me a line sometime.

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Last Updated: 07 January 04
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