Parents check references and hope the person they hire is caring and competent. If they find Mary Poppins, they have to pray she doesn’t quit without notice. Read More

I grew up in a house of cards. Literally. Read More

I hope my children picture me as a doting grandmother, happily playing with their children, unburdened by the daily demands of parenting. And it’s true that one of the joys of having grandchildren is spending special time together. To me, that means reading books, drawing, going to the park, singing and dancing to Beatles tunes… Read More

September is National Courtesy Month, so I am making an extra effort to stay calm and be a polite driver. Just wish others would do the same. Read More

Warren taught me through example what it really meant to be a mensch, a good human being. Read More

My youngest grandchild starts kindergarten next week. Here’s hoping he gets a loving teacher who understands that young children learn best in a play-based kindergarten. Read More

What’s today’s weather? We really need to pay close attention. Read More

Seeing the documentary movie version the summer of 1970 shaped my Woodstock experience. Read More

If I were a teacher these days, I would tread very lightly with that family tree assignment. Read More

Pauline’s life had been destroyed by mental illness and institutionalization. But what had happened to her children as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren? Was there a way to make something solid and meaningful from this tragedy? Read More