Things to not forget
While the fundamental and most significant purpose of this particular holiday weekend is to recall the sacrifices made for the sake of our country by our armed forces, how about we take a moment to...
View ArticleYou can’t always get what you want
From the November/December issue of Women@Work One of my favorite memories of parenting is of a car ride with all three of my boys and the iPod set on Shuffle. “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by...
View ArticleVeterans and heroes
Obviously, the glory must deservedly go to our veterans today, their day. It seems almost crazy that there be a single day devoted to honor our armed forces veterans, when clearly this is something...
View ArticleChecking my list: Christmas cards
Do you mail Christmas cards? If so, how many names are on your list? Has this number changed in recent years? The annual Christmas card is one of my most favorite holiday traditions, whether I’m...
View ArticleBlack Friday comes early and I’m not buying in
I woke up early Black Friday – the first time at 4:00, the second at about 5:15. Each time, I had a fleeting thought about getting dressed and going out to shop for Christmas. You know, heading out...
View ArticleFiggy Pudding and 7 Fishes
Otherwise known as things I won’t be serving on Christmas Eve. How about you? Have you planned your menu? Is your holiday dinner a tradition, painstakingly prepared each year or are you more casual...
View ArticleLet it go
Here we are, somehow we have arrived at the last Monday of 2013. Are you in a reflective mood? Are you more inclined to focus upon your accomplishments or the occasions when you fell short? If the...
View ArticleChallenges, Changes, and Choices in the New Year
There’s nothing like a new year to prompt us to pause, reflect and focus on where we are and where we hope ultimately to be. Which areas of your life fail to satisfy? Are you in need of inspiration?...
View ArticleHappy Fourth of July; happy birthday
Noah’s birthday always caps the Fourth of July weekend. As working parents, we’re grateful that we can celebrate his birthday as part of our shared time off. Noah turns 13 this weekend, officially...
View ArticleMemories of holiday toys past, and gone
Our son Noah is 13-going-on-14-years old, well past the age of wanting or expecting toys for the holidays – books, clothing and video game gift cards are now on the list. Toy store catalogs and fliers...
View ArticleThe geek family takes a technology holiday
Thanks to our multiple interests and communities and their respective holiday events, our family achieved a significant milestone this past weekend: a computer / technology-free weekend. No small feat:...
View ArticleAn inclusive Christmas
Until I was 4-going-on-5 years-old, Christmas was cool. As a Jewish kid growing up in New York City, it was a beautiful holiday season to witness, if not celebrate – my favorites were visiting Macy’s...
View ArticleHoliday lights
Solstice – Celebrating the Return of the Light The Last Night of Hanukkah at Our House (And at Corey’s House) Christmas Eve Service Corey and I always love to hear your stories, here and in the...
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