Category Archives: Personal Memories
Hanukkah Light Dimmed by Darkness
As Hanukkah has begun around the world, a celebration has already faced a mass shooting terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 Jews were killed on Bondi Beach. Though this morning Jews woke up to a day of yet
Hanukkah Light Dimmed by Darkness
As Hanukkah has begun around the world, a celebration has already faced a mass shooting terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 Jews were killed on Bondi Beach. Though this morning Jews woke up to a day of yet
I Am An American
On a bookshelf in my cluttered office is a small, hardcover book I was given in third grade. The well-worn book nestled in between my many Dick, Jane, and Sally tomes is titled “I Am An American.” The mission of
I Am An American
On a bookshelf in my cluttered office is a small, hardcover book I was given in third grade. The well-worn book nestled in between my many Dick, Jane, and Sally tomes is titled “I Am An American.” The mission of
AIDS Awareness Day -No to Silence
Today, on World AIDS Day, Donald Trump wants there to be silence. I say no to silence. More than 20,000 Americans died before Ronald Reagan could bring himself to say the word AIDS in public because it was a “Gay
AIDS Awareness Day -No to Silence
Today, on World AIDS Day, Donald Trump wants there to be silence. I say no to silence. More than 20,000 Americans died before Ronald Reagan could bring himself to say the word AIDS in public because it was a “Gay
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Let’s Put on a Thanksgiving Show
Channeling the enthusiasm of Mickey –“Hey kids, let’s put on a show”-Rooney, for most of my childhood, Thanksgiving always included a play starring my cousin Amy and me at our Nana Sadie’s apartment. My safety backup career plan as a
Let’s Put on a Thanksgiving Show
Channeling the enthusiasm of Mickey –“Hey kids, let’s put on a show”-Rooney, for most of my childhood, Thanksgiving always included a play starring my cousin Amy and me at our Nana Sadie’s apartment. My safety backup career plan as a
Another Saturday November 22, 1947
There was already a yahrzeit candle burning in my home on the morning of November 22, 1963. As I ate my breakfast that cold Friday morning, watching the flickering light in the glass jar, I could never have imagined the
Another Saturday November 22, 1947
There was already a yahrzeit candle burning in my home on the morning of November 22, 1963. As I ate my breakfast that cold Friday morning, watching the flickering light in the glass jar, I could never have imagined the
Every Woman Has A Story
Every woman has a story. Or two. I was thirteen when an adult cousin of my father’s tried to kiss me in a way reserved only for romantic movies. But I guess, according to Megyn Kelly, it was ok because
Every Woman Has A Story
Every woman has a story. Or two. I was thirteen when an adult cousin of my father’s tried to kiss me in a way reserved only for romantic movies. But I guess, according to Megyn Kelly, it was ok because
Confessions of a Serial Collector And Her Cereal Collection
Today, while many people are worrying over the price of groceries, others are willing to spend a week’s worth of groceries on a single box of cereal. Even one that is stale and decades old. For 36 years, a colorful
Confessions of a Serial Collector And Her Cereal Collection
Today, while many people are worrying over the price of groceries, others are willing to spend a week’s worth of groceries on a single box of cereal. Even one that is stale and decades old. For 36 years, a colorful
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
Envisioning The American Dream 