Columns
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•August 26, 2026
Saving Washington’s Army From the Brink
The end of August 1776 saw George Washington’s army and the entire revolution on the brink of collapse. Following the crushing defeat on Long Island, a large portion of the Continental army was…
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•August 26, 2026
Is the Sandbar Quieter Than Usual This Week? Summer Surf May See an Upgrade
Traditionally, things slow down on the backside of August, but this past week got strangely quiet on the Island. Maybe it was the questionable weather after a few ideal weekends, but the beaches…
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•August 19, 2026
Washington Faces First Test in Battle
In August 1776, both sides were preparing for the climactic battle that would determine the fate of New York City. George Washington’s roughly 20,000 Continental troops and local militia were facing…
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•August 19, 2026
Night Skies Alive: Thousands of Orbiters in Wild Space Race
Sheepshead specialist Kim Lance got his personal best while fishing off the South Jetty. I’m a child of Sputnik nights, when a single craft doing a few spins around the planet was front-page news.…
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•August 19, 2026
Littleneck Love, Students Financial Advice, Sleepy Surf in Middle of August
This is not an advice column. But if it were, I have an idea for the 18- to-23-year-old crowd: Skip the fall semester. There’s an excellent financial opportunity right in front of you.
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•August 12, 2026
A Phenomenally Fun Run of Summer Surf, the GOAT Is Back and Hot August Events
There isn’t global surfing news very often that is relevant enough to be included in Liquid Lines, but this just might be. This week, one Kelly Robert Slater was awarded a wildcard spot to the World…
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•August 12, 2026
Getting Things Straight: Our Beloved Lighthouse Might Be Wee Bit Atilt
Is our beloved Barnegat Lighthouse a bit tipped? If not, why does virtually every panoramic photograph ever taken of Barney lean toward his being askew?
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•August 12, 2026
Gen. Washington Demands Respect
History is made up of many important turning points, leading to hundreds of ”what if?” questions. Some are well known, like the declaration declaring independence from Great Britain, while others…
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•August 9, 2026
This Summer May Have Just Hit Its Stride
We have reached that special time of summer – that point when the bottom of your feet have hardened to dark callouses. And as the temperature spikes over 90 this weekend, you’ll have no problem…
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•August 5, 2026
Loyal Jerseyans Declared Treasonous Criminals
One of the reasons New Jersey’s war at the shore has been so underreported is that we want to make the Revolution a simple case of the good patriots vs. the evil British army. Unfortunately, when…
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•August 5, 2026
A Beach of Worlds: Every Sand Granule Buzzing With Life
I’m speaking of every grain of sand on the beach, bar none, though it takes a macro imagination to envision the micro nature of the life teaming on every granule.
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•August 3, 2026
Greenhead Guys Offer Enticing Formula to Fend Off Biting Flies
I hate biting flies more than most folks. My skin will not give up the itchy ghosts of bites for days on end. As to scratching, I’ll coin the phrase “there will be blood” – along with a scar or two.
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•July 29, 2026
Fortifying Jersey From the British
The story of New Jersey’s war at the shore is as complicated as it was under-reported. Even before the Declaration of Independence, both sides realized the importance of the area.
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•July 29, 2026
Pizza on the Beach Plus Best Summer Waves Yet
This week, it became quite obvious that the next few summers might not be like this one. LeBron just signed with the Sixers.
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•July 22, 2026
Sandy Hook Lighthouse Fails to Fall
The war at the shore began even before the Declaration of Independence was created; fittingly, it was over a lighthouse.
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•July 22, 2026
Salt of the Shore: Seeking Seasoning on Island Beaches
MANN OVERBOARD: Amid current overseas displays of American warriorship being done solely in the name of Him, the instantly world-famous Blue Angel beach-top flyover in Pensacola has rightfully…
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•July 22, 2026
Ripping Through July With Wild Storms, Surf and Events
We are being told that going outside under smoky skies is like puffing multiple packs of cigarettes. Great … now I’m addicted to Canadian wildfires.
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•July 16, 2026
Hurricane Season Canceled? Small Waves Leave Us Wanting Better
The ocean is bathwater and the hydrangeas are bursting. Crabs and flounder have returned to our bay, I had my first cup of Nutella chocolate ice cream, and each weekend, more and more folks are…
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•July 15, 2026
Capturing for Posterity: Grab Smartphones, Save LBI for All Time
Let’s make some history together by videotaping our brains out, not forgetting to also pan every which-a-way. We’ll instantly be in the posterity game.
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•July 15, 2026
War Comes to Jersey Shore
The battles for our nation’s independence that took place along the New Jersey coast have been given the title of “the War at the Shore.” Just what does that mean?
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•July 8, 2026
Drinking Hot Tea Can Counteract Hellacious Heat
HOT DRINKS FOR HOT TIMES: Unbeknownst to most avid – some might say semi-addicted – coffee and tea drinkers, their beloved beverages need not be “iced” to help fight savage summer heat. Simply down…
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•July 8, 2026
Adams, Jefferson Pass on Same Day
Independence Day 1826 was set to be the biggest celebration in the nation’s history. In the 50 years since the Declaration of Independence, it had survived wars with England, France and the Barbary…
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•July 8, 2026
Ladies Expose Favorite Bathing Suits With Small Summertime Waves
Over the years of writing Liquid Lines, there have been lots of occasions when I have written about boardshorts – boardies, trunks, baggies, whatever you call them.
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•July 2, 2026
Just Nix Shoes: Forgo Footwear for Better Health
There was a pop rock song in the 1960s called “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker. It was a sophomoric dance concept back then but has recently been reborn into something far healthier than merely busting…
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•July 1, 2026
Embracing the Micro Waves of Summer; Which America Are We Celebrating at 250?
Of course, Japan looks at us and says, “Two hundred fifty years? Call us on your 2,686th birthday.” And then Egypt is over there, feet up in its favorite chair, just laughing. This is certainly a…
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•July 1, 2026
Declaration Spreads Far and Wide
It’s said Americans fight best when they understand why they’re fighting. Restore the Union, Remember the Maine, The war to end all wars – they became battle cries to inspire the military and assure…
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•June 25, 2026
Beach Patrol Drones Could Be Repurposed for Shark Watch
The new Long Beach Township Beach Patrol drone is set to assist distressed swimmers to the point of dropping flotation devices to them. It can more routinely be used to simply check on the status of…
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•June 25, 2026
The Science of Upwelling: The Talk We’d Hoped Not to Have
Boy, did I hope we wouldn’t have to have this conversation.
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•June 24, 2026
Declaration Turns Treason to Reason
July 2, 1776 was the day the Continental Congress in Philadelphia voted in favor of independence from Great Britain. Two states – Delaware, which had two delegates divided, and New York, which lacked…
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•June 21, 2026
Sand and Surf Setting Up Sensational Summer
When it was announced the 2026 World Cup was coming, we were told the five New York/New Jersey matches would be at MetLife Stadium and the six Philly matches would be at Lincoln Financial Field. You…
