Category Archives: Women
My Mother’s Love Grew in My Garden
With Mother’s Day coming up, a new poignancy is added to the loss and destruction of my former gardens. The image of the rose-covered arbor that came up in the Facebook memories brings with it a deep association with my
My Mother’s Love Grew in My Garden
With Mother’s Day coming up, a new poignancy is added to the loss and destruction of my former gardens. The image of the rose-covered arbor that came up in the Facebook memories brings with it a deep association with my
A Mother’s Voice Never Leaves Us
The calendar says today is 17 years since my mother passed away. The yahrzeit candle I lit last night confirms that. Yet, as so many of you understand, it feels surreal for it to be that many years. That means
A Mother’s Voice Never Leaves Us
The calendar says today is 17 years since my mother passed away. The yahrzeit candle I lit last night confirms that. Yet, as so many of you understand, it feels surreal for it to be that many years. That means
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
International Women’s Day Celebrating Female Spirit
Today on International Women’s Day, along with the bravery of the Ukrainian women, I would be remiss if I didn’t also honor my mother-in-law Eva Katz. When I look in the faces of the young Ukrainian women walking through the
International Women’s Day Celebrating Female Spirit
Today on International Women’s Day, along with the bravery of the Ukrainian women, I would be remiss if I didn’t also honor my mother-in-law Eva Katz. When I look in the faces of the young Ukrainian women walking through the
A Presidents Day of Firsts
George Washington’s Birthday 1969 will always be remembered as a weekend of firsts for me. Our long weekend getaway up to the Borscht Belt was the place where I learned to ski for the very first time at 14. It
A Presidents Day of Firsts
George Washington’s Birthday 1969 will always be remembered as a weekend of firsts for me. Our long weekend getaway up to the Borscht Belt was the place where I learned to ski for the very first time at 14. It
Make America White Again
In his Teutonic efforts to “Make America White Again,” Trump is breaking all records to erase any trace of color, bleaching out the Other as though it were a stubborn stain. I haven’t seen such an imperative for achieving whiteness
Make America White Again
In his Teutonic efforts to “Make America White Again,” Trump is breaking all records to erase any trace of color, bleaching out the Other as though it were a stubborn stain. I haven’t seen such an imperative for achieving whiteness
California Dreaming
California always felt like home even though I never lived there. The Golden State has always been a state of mind. More than any other place, the winterless wonderland that is Southern California called out to me ever
California Dreaming
California always felt like home even though I never lived there. The Golden State has always been a state of mind. More than any other place, the winterless wonderland that is Southern California called out to me ever
The Year of Moe
Mentioning January 6th conjures up a dark day in our history, but in my own world, it is a joyous anniversary. It was the day I met Moe, bringing love into both our lives. It was a year ago today on
The Year of Moe
Mentioning January 6th conjures up a dark day in our history, but in my own world, it is a joyous anniversary. It was the day I met Moe, bringing love into both our lives. It was a year ago today on
Election Day 2024-A Survival Guide
Let the day drinking begin! This is no day for kale. There may be those who can be comforted by Chamomile tea but if ever there was a time for stress eating sugar and white flour it is Election Day
Election Day 2024-A Survival Guide
Let the day drinking begin! This is no day for kale. There may be those who can be comforted by Chamomile tea but if ever there was a time for stress eating sugar and white flour it is Election Day
Envisioning The American Dream 