rachelshubin
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Beautiful frustration
Living at the beach sounds like a dream, right? And in so many ways, it really is a dream. Then summer comes and August soon after, and anyone who lives here will tell you, “it’s August,” and leave it at that. I last blogged in December (oops, time flies when you’re writing at your day… Continue reading
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Reflecting on 2018
Another year has come and gone and so much has changed for me. In Feb. 2018 I wrote a blog about 2017 and saw how vastly my life had changed. Two years of my life have been spent away from Virginia and as I enter my third year in Cape May…I can’t help but realize how much… Continue reading
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Washington Street Mall to hold Hanukkah celebration
Special to the Star & Wave The Washington Street Mall will soon be a little brighter with the illumination of the Hanukkah menorah. Light up the Night is a Hanukkah event sponsored by Beth Judah Temple of Wildwood. It is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, and is open to everyone. Visitors… Continue reading
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MAC successfully using social media to reach millennials
Special to the Star and Wave There are many stereotypical generalizations made about every generation, especially millennials. One such suggestion is that millennials are historically ignorant. The Huffington Post stated millennials are the most educated generation in U.S. history. The millennial women who work at the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (MAC)… Continue reading
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Message in a bottle reaches Spain from Cape May Point
Special to the Star & Wave It was not quite an SOS to the world, but a simple message in a bottle. A lyric from “Message in a Bottle” by The Police came true for Isidro García of Galicia, Spain, when a message in a bottle washed ashore on the beach in Con Cerrado, all… Continue reading
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In August, visitors on way to Cape May — again
Special to the Star & Wave The peak of the summer is here in Cape May, with temperatures in the 80s and nary a parking spot in sight. The massive increase in summer population has Cape May bustling with activity from out-of-town visitors. Year after year, both newcomers and return guests find themselves back in… Continue reading
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Tattoos help millennial women establish identity
Special to the Star and Wave Editor’s note: Puzzled at seeing a number of women of the millennial age group sporting tattoos, i asked writer Rachel Shubin, a millennial, what attracted that generation to having permanent artwork on their bodies. Tattoos are permanent, but generational ideals are subject to change. Millennials enjoy indulging in the… Continue reading
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A journalist’s response to Capital Gazette shootings
A week ago, I started getting push news app alerts that there was a potential shooting incident in Annapolis, Md. I closed my eyes and wished that it wasn’t another mass shooting. We are currently living in a world where mass shootings occur far too often, because (among many issues) the current administration is in… Continue reading
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Millennials drawn to quiet, easy-going lifestyle
Special to the Star and Wave Millennials are becoming a significant part of the modern workforce. Recently there has been an influx of millennial business owners following their passion in Cape May. This cohort makes up a big portion of the modern-day workforce, by applying their thoughts, passion and creativity to fuel the economy. Cape… Continue reading
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Millennials offer mixed outlooks on living in Cape May
Special to the Star and Wave Millennials are alive and well in Cape May, and surviving on more than avocado toast and cold-brew coffee. Rumor has it that their affinity for avocado toast and coffee is one of the reasons millennials cannot afford to buy their own homes. Australian millionaire and property mogul Tim Gurner… Continue reading
About Me
I am a millennial journalist who is passionate about telling stories. I have grown my skills over the years through various career experiences. My work in writing and hospitality allows me to provide a niche opportunity in running social media for local small businesses and promoting their brands and the local area.
A Millennial in Wonderland 