“Love is in the air…everywhere I look around!” As I envision John Paul Young singing those lyrics in the 1970s, he likely did not have Valentine’s Day in Princeton on his mind. But it sure fits the scene. As we lead up to the famous day of love, it’s a great time to write about it. Whether you’re madly in love yourself or not, there’s lots of ways to love and be loved. And if you are not experiencing it yet, the February issue of Princeton Perspectives has you Feeling the Love Around Princeton!
To get people thinking about one of the most emblematic moments of love, we stopped by local shops in downtown Princeton and asked owners and employees, what romantic spot around Princeton do you think is perfect for a proposal? It was already on the minds of some, far from mind for others, but everyone has a soft spot for love! Check out this month’s Pulse of Princeton to see what they suggest.
Beyond a love for one another, people in this area also have deep passion for, well, the area! From food to sites and of course, the people, there is a lot to love about Princeton. To get you up to speed, we share insights from laymen to leaders in the article, What is it That People Love About Princeton?
If you haven’t quite found love yet, don’t fret! You’re not alone. And if digital dating has you down, read on. In the article Speed Dating, Set-ups and More. Searching for Love Around Mercer County our guest writer delves into the single’s scene from a first-hand perspective. The things that can drag you down, have inspired her to help others. Read on for the scoop!
Speaking of scoop, there is nothing more deeply personal than a love letter, is there? And what about love letters, uncovered between people that we know about for vastly different reasons? In the article Love in Letters: To the Women in Their Lives, as Written by Albert Einstein and T.S. Eliot we peek into letters uncovered, written to the loves they left behind.
If you want to look forward, not back, it is important to put in the work. Love is rewarding but it doesn’t come easy. So, we brought in the heavy weights for the article, A Couple’s Therapist Weighs In: What Does it Take to Make Love Last? From young to old, there are tips and actions to keep your spark strong.
Our Perspectives Revisited steers away from our love theme, as we update you on stories we’ve covered in the past. These include what’s being done to enhance safety on the roadways to project completion updates for Princeton Public Schools. You can stay up to date here!
Does this issue spark the romantic inside of you? Whether it’s a love for something or someone, we hope our thoughts, tips and insight help you get out and seek, find or share that love!
Lisa Jacknow spent years working in national and local news in and around New York City before moving to Princeton. Working as both a TV producer and news reporter, Lisa came to this area to focus on the local news of Mercer County at WZBN-TV. In recent years, she got immersed in the Princeton community by serving leadership roles at local schools in addition to volunteering for other local non-profits. In her free time, Lisa loves to spend time with her family, play tennis, sing and play the piano. A graduate of the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Lisa was raised just north of Boston, Massachusetts but has lived in the tri-state area since college. She is excited to be Editor and head writer for Princeton Perspectives!