My Superman Cape is Fleece
We’re in the middle of a deep freeze, here in the Northeast. It’s cold, even for the Boston area. Yes, we have heat in the house. I have heat in…
Read moreSmiling Through Security
I was returning from Albuquerque after PSL last week. I was in the security line. Airport security lines are unpredictable. Sometimes, they move at a regular pace. Sometimes, they move…
Read moreCouch Naps Win
I often take a little nap on the couch before I go to bed for the night. I know, most people take naps during the day. I’m different. So was…
Read moreBecoming Boring Again
Mark saw the orthopedist last week. He got the all-clear to wean himself from crutches. He did—in 20 minutes. He walked out of the hospital on crutches and came home.…
Read moreFor Better, For Worse, & For Lunch
In the past two months, Mark and I have had more than our share of problem solving and character-building. I want my boring life back. At the end of April,…
Read moreWe Control Our Lives, Not Our Deaths
My brother-in-law’s father died recently. He was clear about how he wanted his death: cremation and no shiva, the traditional Jewish mourning for the dead. Death rituals are not for…
Read moreWhat Is A Friend?
I went to a memorial service for a friend last weekend. It was beautiful. His close friends spoke about how they worked and played with him, how they asked and…
Read moreWhy I Never Use a Lectern
This is why I never use a lectern. Look carefully. Inside the hole cut out for the Caesar’s is my face. I am standing up! I was setting my computer…
Read moreMy Stuff, Your Junk
No matter what, Mark and I are moving into a smaller house. That part is clear. So we need to clear out some of what I fondly refer to as…
Read moreOverconstraining the Problem
Mark and I went house shopping this past weekend. We are looking for a new-to-us home. We were looking for a 3 bedroom condo with an attached garage, so we…
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