For those who love a holiday feast for the eyes, check out the seasonal books published …
Happy Birthday Lady Liberty!
We Celebrants like to believe there is something to celebrate every single day. On Friday, October …
Happy Diwali!
Among the happy autumn holidays is Diwali, popularly known as the “Festival of Lights.” Celebrated between …
In Celebration of Chocolate!
Each day, my favorite lunch-time “errand” is picking up something chocolate for my friend and colleague …
Bless all Creatures
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 …