Connected by Phone: Auld Lang Syne
Holidays celebrate connection, friendship, and the beauty of community. When we receive notes or calls from true friends we haven’t seen in years, they feel suddenly closer. The years collapse. … Continue reading
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Maybe We’re Better?
People wax nostalgic when they talk about “the old days” as they remember warm, family celebrations—if such was their good fortune. They rush around or spend hours online purchasing decorations … Continue reading
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A No-Family, Not-Even-Christmas Dinner
How fondly I remember chaotic holidays in the past when we had to add a card table to our dining room table to have enough spaces for everyone. We had … Continue reading
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Sing a Song of Joy into the World
This time of year, holiday shopping catalogues multiply like zucchini in summer. Of course you need this! Who wouldn’t love one of these? Meanwhile, TV ads coax us to indulge … Continue reading
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Beneath the Surface
Long ago, in a world far, far away, I had the responsibility of explaining the gist of a court custody hearing to a child of about six in terms that … Continue reading
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Whatever the Hell You Want
In the midst of entertaining guests and cooking turkey and shopping the Black Friday deals, those who celebrate Thanksgiving try to remember what it was they were thankful for in … Continue reading
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Therapy by Dog
Talking about mental illness is trendy, but going beyond talk is challenging. Recently, my husband and I watched a program on PBS about Patriot Paws, a disability service and support … Continue reading
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One Decision Away
We all remember one moment, one decision, that drove the direction of the rest of our lives. In some cases, we count ourselves lucky. In other cases, we rue the … Continue reading
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America, We Hardly Know Ye
When I was in elementary school, my class enthusiastically sang “I like the United States of America/ I like the way we all live without fear/ I like to vote … Continue reading
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Love in New York
Recently, the New York Times ran an article about some New Yorkers taking pity on immigrants from Venezuela who were duped and dumped on their doorstep. People who work hard … Continue reading
