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With the year coming to an end, it seems this has been a particularly rough one for many. So many friends and family have suffered a loss, received devastating health news or have endured heartache. Perhaps it’s the unprecedented political Continue reading 5 Ways To Help A Struggling Friend (Published in The Mighty)
Each year, as I put mums, pumpkin-flavored everything, and allergies behind me, my chicken soup cravings kick in. I cannot imagine contending with our winter colds, flu-scares, and frigid temperatures without this tried-and-true concoction. While the soup is time-consuming to Continue reading Why I Continue Fussing Over An Age-Old Chicken Soup Recipe (Published in Parent Co)
After the historic and long overdue announcement declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a friend asked me: “Why the controversy?” “Isn’t Jerusalem already the capital of Israel?” he asked. Well, yes. Yes, it is. I had no idea how I would Continue reading Moving the Embassy Might Not Be A Big Deal After All (Published in The Algemeiner)
With the holiday season in full swing, guest bedrooms across America will be filled to capacity with family, friends, and dysfunction. Oops. I meant the joy of both hosting and being a guest. A well-appointed guest bedroom, sleeping nook, or Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Your Guest Bedroom Inviting This Holiday Season (Published in Parent Co)
The rubric for my five-year-old’s first project in kindergarten was the first thing I saw when I walked into my kitchen after a long day at work. With the weight of my briefcase on my shoulder and my son’s first Continue reading Let’s Quit Doing the Work for Our Kids (Published in Parent Co)