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About jwatrel

I am a free-lance writer and Blogger. I am the author of the book "Firehouse 101" (IUniverse.com 2005) part of trilogy of books centered in New York City. My next book "Love Triangles" is finished being edited and should be ready for release in the Fall. My latest book, "Dinner at Midnight", a thriller is on its last chapter. My long awaited book explains the loss of the 2004 Yankee game to Boston. I work as a Consultant, Adjunct College Professor, Volunteer Fireman and Ambulance member and Blogger. I have a blog site for caregivers called 'bergencountycaregiver', a step by step survival guide to all you wonderful folks taking care of your loved ones, a walking project to walk every block, both sides, of the island of Manhattan "MywalkinManhattan" and discuss what I see and find on the streets of New York and three sites to accompany it. One is an arts site called "Visiting a Museum", where I showcase small museums, historical sites and parks that are off the beaten track both in Manhattan and outside the city to cross reference with "MywalkinManhattan" blog site. Another is "DiningonaShoeStringNYC", featuring small restaurants I have found on my travels in this project, that offer wonderful meals for $10.00 and under. So be on the lookout for updates on all three sites and enjoy 'MywalkinManhattan'. The third is my latest site, "LittleShoponMainStreet", which showcases all the unique and independent shops that I have found on my travels throughout and around Manhattan. I have started two new blog sites for the fire department, one "EngineOneHasbrouck HeightsFireDepartmentnj" for the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department to discuss what our Engine Company is doing and the other is "BergenCountyFireman'sHomeAssociation" for the Bergen County Fireman's Association, which fire fighters from Bergen County, NJ, go to the Fireman's Home in Boonton, NJ to bring entertainment and cheer to our fellow brother fire fighters quarterly.

When kids care for their parents-for pay: The whys and hows of drawing a salary for helping mom and dad. By Jane Bryant Quinn

Please read this very important article on caregiving and its affects on adult children. Continue reading

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Bergen Volunteer Center

To volunteer in Bergen County, please call or email the above numbers. Continue reading

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The Bergen Volunteer Center: Redefining Retirement: When Bergen County is where you are spending your Second Act

If you want to volunteer after retirement, please call the numbers above for more information. Continue reading

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The Center for Hope and Safety: Rebuilding lives beyond Domestic Violence (formerly Shelter our Sisters)

If you feel you are victim to Domestic violence and abuse, please call their number. Continue reading

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Welcome to the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center: HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley

Please call the above numbers for more information on the program. Continue reading

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Outpatient Imaging & Diagnostics: HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley

Please contact HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley. Continue reading

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Integrity House: Helping individuals and families through comprehensive, integrated addictions treatment and recovery support in a manner that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change

Integrity House helps families through addiction treatment. Continue reading

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Lepospirosis: understanding the risk to your dog

If you see any of these symptoms, please call your vet. Continue reading

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Sara’s Smiles Foundation: Lift the Cloud, inspire the joy

Sara Smiles Foundation carries the memory of young child with cancer. Continue reading

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Obesity: A War you can Win-Center for Bariatric Surgery HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley

Call HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley for more information. Continue reading

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