I’ve never been big on making resolutions because I know I will never keep them. But this prompt asks me to ponder the topic. Thus, in 2022, I resolve to … Stay sane Be healthy Keep my anxiety under control Stop making “suggestions” to my middle-aged kids See friends and family in person when it’s… Read More

What is it about a friendship that stays with you forever, even when your communication is reduced to an annual letter and a few emails and phone calls? Read More

Early childhood educators often find relief through the funny and endearing things their young charges do and say. Sometimes, you just have to laugh. Read More

The Spanish proverb that is the title of my story is a painful lesson I learned as a young adult. Growing up in a traditional Jewish household, I was taught two Jewish proverbs as a child: “What you don’t see with your eyes, don’t witness with your mouth.” “Loose tongues are worse than wicked hands.”… Read More

Not easy for a woman who hates to gamble. But nothing in life is ever a sure bet. Read More

I love Thanksgiving and taking time to feel grateful for the blessings in my life. Read More

All of this makes me long for the days when most health care was affordable and doctors were reachable by simply calling their office. Read More

Chain letters were never my thing. Read More

I wish I had been able to be with him to tell him I loved him and hold his hand. I will always regret not being there for that final farewell. Read More

When did Halloween evolve into such a huge deal? I have a hard time remembering much about Halloween from my childhood. Perhaps that’s because I am trying to recall memories from 65 years ago. Once, I asked my mother what costumes I wore for Halloween, and she informed me that it really wasn’t that important… Read More