Veronica Ditko
Veronica Ditko has been a journalist for more than a decade. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Anthropology, she pursued a career in newspaper reporting. She then moved on to trade magazines.
After feeling confined by trade media, she decided to take a technical writing/editing job with an environmental consulting firm. But she missed journalism dearly and soon began freelancing articles on topics that interested her, such as local history and anthropology.
She currently writes a column for www.thewyckoffjournal.com called "An Accidental Anthropologist."
Places her work has been published include The Daily Hampshire Gazette, The Union News and Sunday Republican, Amherst Bulletin, The Suburban, Happi, Cosmetic Packaging & Design, Chemical Week, The Hawthorne Press, and The Jewish Standard.
Latest Articles
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Mysterious Historical Lake House in Elberon
Long Branch, NJ is full of historical treasures if you know where to look. Take, for instance, the small island house in Ross Lake, the western part of Takanassee Lake.
Aug 14, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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Passaic River Home to Native American Artifacts
Fishing weirs - stone structures designed by Native Americans to help catch fish - are still found in the Passaic River in Northern New Jersey.
Jun 30, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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Green Shamrock Stamp Craft for Kids
Instead of throwing that coffee tray away, make truly "green" Irish shamrock stamps by using a tray from your favorite coffee shop.
Jun 17, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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Jewish Cemetery Symbols
Throughout the centuries, people have taken great care to honor the dead through elaborate rituals and symbolism. Orthodox Jews of the Northeastern U.S. are no different.
Jun 17, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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Colonial Christmas Customs
Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.
Jun 15, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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The Lake Dwellers of Europe
A curious thing happened during the winter of 1853-1854 on the Lake of Zurich, Switzerland. A dry season caused the lake to recede, revealing ancient stilted houses.
Jun 15, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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Swiss Rösti Recipe
Rösti is a classic savory dish of Switzerland, and is extremely versatile and simple.
Jun 3, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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Children's Corn Hole Game
This simple game can involve kids of all ages, and provide hours of fun.
May 27, 2009
- Veronica Ditko
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