Farewell to my Mom
My mom, Shoshana, was my most avid blog reader. Starting with my very first post, she read each and every publication, commenting, discussing, sometimes sharing.… Read More »Farewell to my Mom
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Thankful for You, Mom
There are so many things we take for granted. The sun in the sky, the air we breathe, the seasons. Our breath, our health, the… Read More »Thankful for You, Mom
A Dragon Quilt for My Beloved Boy
Prologue I took my first quilting class while pregnant with my first child. Her baby quilt was finished before she was even born. Shortly after… Read More »A Dragon Quilt for My Beloved Boy
Farewell to My Dad, The Ultimate Upcycler
My father passed away in mid March, ripping a huge tear in the fabric of my life. My dad was a true Renaissance man, a… Read More »Farewell to My Dad, The Ultimate Upcycler
Who Said That Getting Back Into Routine Is Easy?
My husband always teases me because I think in school years instead of calendar years. Perhaps it’s because the Jewish New Year closely coincides with… Read More »Who Said That Getting Back Into Routine Is Easy?
Ambivalent on the Last Day of the Summer Vacation
Today is the last day of the summer vacation. The kids are sprawled around the house, lazily going about their own business. It’s our last… Read More »Ambivalent on the Last Day of the Summer Vacation
Sure, You Can Probably Do the Inca Trail, But Should You?
I wrote extensively about our December trip to Peru, because … well, there was a lot to write about! I absolutely MUST write this one… Read More »Sure, You Can Probably Do the Inca Trail, But Should You?
Gypsy Robe: How My Family Became Part of an Evolving Community Canvas
The tradition of passing on a Gypsy Robe in musical theater productions apparently started on Broadway in 1950. It’s now a part of the Broadway… Read More »Gypsy Robe: How My Family Became Part of an Evolving Community Canvas