HOME WORK At home with NMG’s Hudson County editorial/graphics team, with special thanks to the members of our stalwart sales team who have been working valiantly against tremendous odds. COVID-19 put us out of the office, but not out of the loop. Staff Writer Marilyn Baer Photo by Malcolm Clark
To be a good journalist, you’ve got to be able to work from anywhere. Lately, that’s my living-room floor, where the coffee table is just the right height for me to type my notes as I watch the latest virtual city council meeting. So far, 2020 sucks, but the one thing I’d like to keep from this year is the attire. I don’t think I’ve ever been more comfortable than in my button-down shirt and athletic shorts. Art Director Terri Saulino Bish Photo by Ronni Saulino Bish
Working from home has been a paradox. To quote Charles Dickens, “It has been the best of times and the worst of times.” I eat lunch with family, pet my dog’s big white head, and avoid countless hours navigating the maze of New Jersey highways. But I truly miss my coworkers, their smiles, their rants, and their unmatched creativity. So, I guess I will “reflect upon my present blessings” and greet this new reality with a smile. 32 • Jersey CITY Magazine ~ FALL | WINTER 2020/21
