I was watching a TV commercial about an organization that makes super hero capes for seriously ill children, to give them confidence and to help them feel empowered. What a great idea! When my ... Read More
SPENDING THE WINTER SEASON UNDER THE DOWN COMFORTER
RIP, Bob Kretchko, who passed away earlier this month (Nov 6, 2019) after waging a brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Love you, Loretta and Bob. This was a post on my blog ... Read More
Am I All Grown Up Now?
One would think I should be all grown up by now, and mostly, I believe I am. After all, I'm a grandmother, a "Bubbe", as my little granddaughter calls me. I don't sit in a rocking chair, bake ... Read More
A Parent Ponders, A Daughter Remembers
At what age do you stop blaming others for your own choices and behavior? At what age do you start recognizing the intangible, but important gifts you received from your elders? Sure, sometimes those ... Read More
Two Posts in One on Twins, Grief, Surviving Loss
ONE Today I am proud to present a guest post (following this one) by a classmate of long ago, Margaret Mauro, who lost her beloved sister, Dorothy on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center. ... Read More
Advice to My 20 and 40 Year Old Selves
What if you were to encounter your 20 year old self, or your 40 year old self in some bizarre extra dimension? Would you cringe at the scenes that played on your mind's screen? Would you be proud of ... Read More
Becoming Who You Are
Photo Courtesy of Art Fuller Yesterday I saw the play, "Becoming Dr. Ruth". It was my birthday and it brought forth thoughts about my own process of becoming the person I am today. I have lived ... Read More
Thinking About the Fourth of July
(delightfull.eu/blog/2013/07/4th-of-july-2013-home-decorating-ideas/#sthash.tzIVWjrO.dpuf) It's Independence Day here in the U.S. Right off the bat, I'll tell you this is not a patriotic post. To ... Read More
There’s No Such Thing As Nothing, Especially on Father’s Day
I have heard it all from people over the years. "Everyone I care about is gone. There is nothing left for me." "I have nothing. He or she has it all." "There's nothing I can do about ... Read More
Just When You Think It’s Safe to Go Out and Play…
(http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=20000&picture=sad-man-and-rain) A former client, a lovely person, e-mailed me a few days ago with the latest of what has been going on in ... Read More