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Comment of the Week: The Prolific Lisa Shields!

A blogger takes the title for the second week in a row.

On this second week of awarding our best commenter, I’m happy to get two days closer to the actual start of the week.

We saw a lot of great conversations last week, so let’s take a look at what everyone was saying!

Comment of the Week

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Congratulations to Lisa Shields, our second consecutive blogger-turned-Commenter of the Week!

In Judy Shepps Battles’ column on , she shared a touching, personal story of her own:

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You have my empathy on this one.

I lost my friend Craig a few years back...he like your friend was "ready". I did my best to help him in any way I could...but when he died, I realized her has been ready for it...but I was not.

Every milestone now carries a small tinge of regret. How much he would have loved seeing my daughter blossom, and I wish every day he could still be with me.

I am grateful for the 25 years of his friendship...I would be a different person, had I not known him...and his impact on my family was no less great. He wondered if anyone would think of him when he was gone...but a day does not pass when I don't.

You are correct...that sort of connection is not "replaceable".

But I cherish it...and think I always will. 
White light and healing to you...

We’d like to thank Lisa for sharing such a private story and for honoring her friend so thoughtfully.

Runners up:

Stacey Katz and Lisa Shields both provided their perspective as moms and former prom-goers on Chris Sacco’s column about .

Prom just doesn't seem this difficult around here. I am the Mom of 2 and tonight will be something like the 6th or 7th prom for this family. I think my DD went to 4. Always exciting. Stress is just an interpretation of excitement- its how you process. Just this morning my 22yo daughter said how easy and exciting all the proms were that she went to, down to the dress, shoes, bag, hair. Never bothered to rent a limo, my vehicles were always a very, very nice ride.

Fortunately (I say that sort of tongue-in-cheek), this weekend will be the first I have to endure the parental STRESS of my DS doing the wild, Wildwood thing!

Good Luck and the Best of what the world has to offer to the GRADUATING CLASS of Hightstown HS 2011!

We also saw a nice conversation between moms Stacey Katz and columnist Lauren Kim on Lauren’s column about .

Irreplaceable moments, Lauren! We haven’t met to date, but oh my, I can just imagine how you felt- because I have felt the same way in the past, how wonderful a feeling that was when you went to the mailbox, looked at and read the card and saw your darlings expression. PRICELESS. :) Boy are these the moments that make childbirth and child rearing the best!!

I agree -- it's the moments like those that totally make being a mom the best!

Finally, on a , Lisa gave a great overview of how cell phones and technology have changed our lives:

I've always been wary about cell phone use.

My sister was the first in our family to get one, and ten years ago, I remember sitting on the Beach with her at Sandy Hook...when she whipped it out and started making and taking calls. Ahem. Beach. Sun. Relax. Chill out. She looked embarrassed when I mentioned it, and put it away, but I watched my friends acquire theirs (along with ruinous cell bills) and take up the same sort of obsessive behavior.

I know three people who have won some form of the lotto...I know of NO ONE who actually lost a deal because they didn't answer a cell phone call. Nor do I know a single person who was needed for a medical reason, and the cell saved the day. (Not saying it can't, or doesn't happen...just saying.)

I remember going to Perkins up in Freehold last year, and observed a family of four. (Two adults, two youngish teens) The son was playing a game boy. The daughter was listening to her ipod. The mother was texting, and the father was talking to someone else. Ye olde family meal...but they were all eating ALONE.

Useful to remember that tech is a tool...not a master!


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