PinnedThe Calm in CalamityI did not follow pre-election coverage in the United States. I did not follow day-of coverage, nor will I follow post-election coverage. I…Nov 6Nov 6
PinnedNot Everyone Gets To Be An OrphanIt occurred to me as I stood at the bathroom sink, getting ready to dry my hair, that this will be my first Thanksgiving as an orphan. It’s…Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
PinnedDreams of Sugarplum Fairies…I headed out this morning with my son, en route to his favorite program, a working bakery in Brooklyn. I’d managed to get him to take…Jul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022
PinnedLetter to an Angry Black GirlIt might seem incredibly provocative to use this title in any piece, especially one written by a white woman. But that is literally what…Dec 12, 20221Dec 12, 20221
PinnedCan a Whisper Drown a Shout?We live in extraordinarily loud times, it seems. Everyone has some kind of megaphone, whether actual or virtual. If people aren’t holding…Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Maybe It’s Really Just the HoleMy father, Z”l, used to sing a little Yiddish ditty about working all week and all you get is a bagel with a hole. It was a poignant…1d ago1d ago
Heads They Win. Tails We Lose.In a nutshell, the title above is my feeling about the upcoming presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump…Nov 3Nov 3
Marbles ShmarblesToday was my annual mammogram. It’s one of those enormously fun activities that women the world over look forward to. A technician…Oct 23Oct 23
Out of the Box, Into the PersonI was at a film screening recently, and part of the Q and A panel afterwards. Each of us was asked by the moderator to introduce ourselves…Oct 22Oct 22
The Tug and Pull of Giving UpI’ve been struck recently by how frustrated I’ve gotten with my son. I’m not entirely sure why. The phrases, questions, and requests I’ve…Sep 18Sep 18
