The Advent Calendar is among the many gifts of the Christmas season. Counting down the days …
Well Remembered
In the Jewish tradition an “unveiling” ceremony takes place about a year after a loved one’s …
Celebrating Independence Day
Like so many other holidays, the “Fourth of July” has rather morphed from its original intended …
At Last! Spring is Here!
My friend Janet says, “It’s nice to live in a place with four seasons.” New York …
For the Love of Augusta & The Masters
Those of us who love sports believe that sport events have the opportunity to lift our …
An Inter-faith “Easter” Basket
Oddly enough, I now realize that I’ve never put together a traditional candy Easter basket – …
Take a Book, Share a Book, Leave a Book
My old friend Cammie Bright is a multi-faceted woman. She’s drop-dead gorgeous, but also smart as …
Little Ghosts & Goblins
This Halloween seemed particularly festive—perhaps it was due to the fact that it fell on a …
The Gift of Teaching
I’ve spent more years than I care to admit toiling in various professional positions. The institutions …
Farmer’s Markets: Even in the City
The older I get, the more I seem to appreciate the wonders of changing seasons and …