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Just When I Think I’m Most Alone
tall walls closing in around me, my cardboard world sogging around my ears my eyes, seeing only basements and dirty floors and…
5 Things I Remembered About My Husband
1. He Has Shpilkes. What? You don’t know Yiddish? Don’t worry; I’ll help you. The dictionary defines “shpilkes” as sitting on pins…
The Beauty of a Grandmother
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” ~Franz Kafka My Grandma Muriel was fabulous. She was. Fiery, artistic…
I Love You, But I’m Not In Love With You: A Guest Post by Julie Davidoski
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and, no doubt, some of you are feeling bummed out. Like maybe your boyfriend gave you…
How The Death of My Treadmill Reminded Me Love Is In The House
I have this treadmill. Rather, I had this treadmill. I used it for years. It’s not like I have been training for…
Getting to Gnome You: Valentine’s Day Stories
Remember these guys? My neighbor won them at my Book Club’s Annual DeGift & Re-Gift Party. Well, as it turns out, Lori…
How Facebook Reconnected Me To My Ex-BoyFriend’s Wonky Groove
Not long ago, I received a private message on Facebook from a stranger who turned out to be one of my ex-boyfriend’s…
A Gift from Grampy
We invited family and traveling guests to our home for brunch before they had to leave town after Tech’s bar mitzvah weekend….
My Father’s Secret
My parents have always kept secrets, but this one was kind of a doozie. …
Leaving My Safety Net: A #LessonLearned by Shannon Pruitt
Shannon Pruitt writes about a difficult time when she realized it was time to break up with a man she loved….