Clik here to view.
Stripped of Motherhood
Initially, there was nothing I would say in this blog that I would feel uncomfortable sharing with my children one day. Clearly, the breakup with Crush Guy has changed that. I would not want my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Traveling into the 1980's
Really, I’m very fortunate. Every summer we would travel overseas, back to our “home” country. That little tiny country on the Mediterranean, tucked among not-so-friendly neighbors, that’s the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Club
The Club used to be called something more prestigious, like The President’s Club. They used to offer real food, not just cheese and crackers. In the nature of my culture, I will take with me an extra...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From Israel With Love
They have different size mugs at this hotel. It’s actually kind of quirky to think that the hotel breakfast room does not have a uniform set of dishes. Welcome to Israel. Now I realize that the paper...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three Pills and the Kiss of Death
I say with certainty that my Savta has no clue what she is talking about. We all agree she is miserable. Poor vision, totally edentulous, obliterated right shoulder and entirely non-functioning right...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Years – The Way It Should Be
It’s true, I’m making up for a decade’s worth of lost time. It’s true that despite being two years removed from my divorce (more, actually) I am still feeling resentment – mainly at my self that I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Proposition and The Silent Treatment
The last time my ex and I had spoken was months and months earlier. Knowing him quite well, I imagine he set some time limit in his mind and thought, “I will not speak with her for 12 months. By then...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Go Ahead, Make My Day
This week that has just passed taught me so much about my self and about those around me – near and far – geographically and metaphorically. My lightheartedness must be returning in full force. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
a story
a story. This is a must read for all parents, and highly recommended reading for anyone who has relationships of any sort. (Read: all of you prefer “solitude,” don’t bother and just go back to your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Trip To Provence
At this very moment, I am supposed to be in Provence – -yes, as in the French countryside. The plan was an early summer trip – only 6-7 days, delicious meals and snacks in between long hiking, running...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I Am Three Years Years Old
Raising a child alone is no piece of cake, especially when the child is a boy, and that single parent is mom. It’s not that my children don’t have a father; they simply don’t have one who cares enough...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Champagne In The Fridge
I put a bottle of champagne in the refrigerator this morning. If I had a special wine cooler that could set the perfect and proper temperature for champagne, I would have put the bottle there. This...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gratitude Moment
Having just gotten off the phone with Coach, I feel compelled to write a bit. After all, he gave me a blessing of sorts when I started writing, and so, in some ways he inspired the success of this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Welcome, The New Year
This day will end just where it needs to end, on a high note, with happy noise, family, love and harmony. And after all of that is over, I intend to find my inner tranquility. That will be the end of...
View Article
