Can We Just Let RBG Rest In Peace? (Published in The Times of Israel)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, may her memory forever be for a blessing and may we never forget what she did for us women, has barely been gone 24 hours. News outlets are abuzz with speculation regarding her replacement. The word “replacement” Continue reading Can We Just Let RBG Rest In Peace? (Published in The Times of Israel)

Which Lives Matter Most? (Published in The Times of Israel)

In the midst of all the animosity, violence, and global pandemic that plagues us, I find myself waking up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and angst for our future. I do the one thing that every Continue reading Which Lives Matter Most? (Published in The Times of Israel)

Has Covid-19 Affected Our Common Sense? (Published in The Times of Israel)

When President Trump was asked why he refused to self-test for the Coronavirus, he said he didn’t “feel” sick. Although he has since succumbed to the test, his response underscores the fear that many Americans have: We don’t know whom Continue reading Has Covid-19 Affected Our Common Sense? (Published in The Times of Israel)

College Kids Can Get Anything They Want at the Click of a Button. But is That a Good Thing? (Published in Grown and Flown)

The ride up the New York State Thruway took almost five hours rather than the anticipated three, on account of my frequent bathroom breaks at every rest stop between my home in Westchester and my dorm room on the fourth Continue reading College Kids Can Get Anything They Want at the Click of a Button. But is That a Good Thing? (Published in Grown and Flown)

The Tooth Fairy’s Parting Gift for a Teen and Her Mom (Published in Her View From Home)

My daughter used to be enamored with the heart-shaped notes the Tooth Fairy left under her pillow. She’d run into my room in the morning squealing with joy, note in hand, repeating the words of encouragement and praise the Tooth Continue reading The Tooth Fairy’s Parting Gift for a Teen and Her Mom (Published in Her View From Home)