As I passed the Jan Hus Presbyterian Church over the weekend, I noticed the announcement for …
A Baby Blessing for a Friend
A work colleague is nearing delivery of her second child. With a daughter in college, her “second …
Wedding + Halloween = A Very Happy Day
As Halloween approaches, I recall fondly a private wedding I officiated–in “costume” for a very nice …
Rosh Hashanah 101: an Acount of the Jewish New Year for the Rest of Us
For those of us who are not Jewish, the autumn can be a confusing time filled …
A Song in her Heart
The song, “Marry Me,” by Train, has become a new favorite wedding anthem. Earlier this week, …
Everyone Loves a Parade
I always remark that one of the great gifts in New York is the fact that …
Celebrate the Four Seaons of Haiku
I recently came across a little book, How to eat a Poem: A Smorgasbord of Tasty …
For the Love of the Game
Last night, I made a financially imprudent, but heart-felt, decision to forego seeing Swan Lake at …
Bound for Glory
I always like to draw attention to the original intent of Labor Day, which is to …
Shed a Little Light: A Celebration of Music
Recently, I have taken to walking to work. It is about a two mile stroll and …