Category Archives: Family
Finding Compassion
A memory. A child, maybe 8 year-old, maybe 10 or 12; helping my dad fix one thing or another at the bathroom. He gives me an instruction, and I misunderstand what he means. My father bursts in anger, possibly calling … Continue reading
My Father’s Passing
Forty years ago today, my father passed away prematurely. If alive, he would have been ninety six. It was his heart that failed after the arteries got blocked. At the time, 1980, while bypass heart surgery was already available, it … Continue reading
House of Secrets
I have a secret to share. I grew up in a house of secrets. My parents were of the Holocaust generation. My mom had her share of trials — on the run from the Nazis since she was just six … Continue reading
Abby, Virtually announcement
With 88% funded at the time of this post, my campaign is entering its last two days. Much thanks for all those who backed it to date. The topics covered are of importance for hashtag#youngadults, including hashtag#authenticity, hashtag#MeToo, bridging generation … Continue reading
Reflections on a failure
I had perceived a challenge; a parental challenge, a social challenge. It was the coming of age of youth in our society today. With traditional religion-based rite of passage of any convention — Bar/Bat-Mitzvah, Confirmation, you name it, all but … Continue reading
The sweet promise of a stale treat
Shopping at Fairway Market the other day, I came upon a pomelo. No, a pomelo is not Romeo’s lost cousin nor is it an Oompa Loompa. If you are unfamiliar with this citrus fruit, it looks a lot like a … Continue reading
Validation and Those Emperor’s New Clothes
I was born in Israel. At age twenty five I migrated to the USA and have lived here ever since; more than half my life. Raised Jewish, Judaism remains my ancestral heritage, even if I, myself, after years of experiencing … Continue reading
Now or never
Whenever there is anything I am considering — be it dropping all that I do right now, and taking a leave of absence from work, so I can go scuba-diving; or maybe finally buying that new professional full-frame camera that I … Continue reading
A snapshot of falling in love
Someone once wrote that regardless of if it is love at first sight, or a pre-existing affectionate relationship that suddenly sparks a flame, there is that distinguished moment when one falls in love. It doesn’t need to be the same … Continue reading
