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October 28, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
C. Frederick Kohl, Tortured Soul

From “It couple” to tragedy. Millionaire C. Frederick Kohl visited Sea Girt in 1896

C. Frederick Kohl, Tortured Soul
October 19, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
Votes For Women

Among the guests at Sea Girt in 1885 were a mother and her young girls. They would advance the cause of women in America.

Votes For Women
October 12, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
The Lifesaver and the Heiress

When a Spring Lake Lifeguard eloped with an Heiress in 1910, her mother was having none of it.

The Lifesaver and the Heiress
October 3, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
The Captain and the Whale

A Spring Lake Waterman discovered a new whale in the Atlantic

The Captain and the Whale
September 28, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
Why the Babe was late to Bradley Beach

Babe Ruth came to Bradley Beach from the 1926 World Series for an exhibition game. Learn why he was late.

Why the Babe was late to Bradley Beach
Vinnie Dicks
August 26, 2026

Dolly and the Rule of 70

Vinnie Dicks
August 26, 2026
Dolly and the Rule of 70

Dolly Parton was a beautiful person. Lessons about anti-aging and thriving as we age.

Vinnie Dicks
August 25, 2026

Whispers on the Beach House Porch

Vinnie Dicks
August 25, 2026
Whispers on the Beach House Porch

An actress visited the Beach House in 1912. Rumors were flying.

Vinnie Dicks
August 17, 2026

Beer Baron

Vinnie Dicks
August 17, 2026
Beer Baron

Teddy Kastner was part of Newark Beer Royalty before prohibition. He summered in Spring Lake for 30 years.

Vinnie Dicks
August 17, 2026

Stop Trying To Be Happy In Retirement

Vinnie Dicks
August 17, 2026
Stop Trying To Be Happy In Retirement

Stop trying to be happy in retirement. Instead, focus on the things that will lead to long term satisfaction.

Vinnie Dicks
August 10, 2026

The Last Residential Lighthouse and an early form of GPS

Vinnie Dicks
August 10, 2026
The Last Residential Lighthouse and an early form of GPS

In 1921, the Sea Girt lighthouse was part of an experiment in navigation that would eventually lead to today’s GPS system.

Vinnie Dicks
August 4, 2026

The Lake Wobegon Trap and the Rule of 70

Vinnie Dicks
August 4, 2026
The Lake Wobegon Trap and the Rule of 70

Many retirement plans hyperfocus on making your money last until your 90s, but ignore when healthspan actually ends. Here is why working deep into your 60s could trade away your best years—and how the Rule of 70 protects your active "Adventure Window."

Vinnie Dicks
July 15, 2026

What’s for lunch?

Vinnie Dicks
July 15, 2026
What’s for lunch?

School Lunch history…back to when we walked home for lunch

Vinnie Dicks
June 29, 2026

Be a Fan

Vinnie Dicks
June 29, 2026
Be a Fan

Rooting for your country is good for your well-being

Vinnie Dicks
June 16, 2026

Why you may be happier loving your country

Vinnie Dicks
June 16, 2026
Why you may be happier loving your country

Love for Country is falling out of favor. Reconsidering may bring you better well-being

Vinnie Dicks
June 10, 2026

Buckle Up

Vinnie Dicks
June 10, 2026
Buckle Up

A Sea Girt Doctor championed trauma treatment and led the charge to make cars safer

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