Category Archives: Relationships
On Relationships and Storms
Few, if any, long-lasting relationships experience no turbulence. Whether the relationship is romantic, friendship, job-related, or political, sooner or later friction is bound to happen. I imagine a relationship as a structure lodged on the ground; a house, a hut, … 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
The Two Friends
I have two friends. Well, I have more than two friends… especially on Facebook, but lets say two friends that I actually know in person for a while. One friend is always positive. When I speak with her, she is … 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
In the name of…
It had been my observation that, we, humans, when we want to claim something that cannot be otherwise justified or proved, tend to recruit to our aid, just about anyone and anything. It’s a curious, although not unpredictable, trait. In … Continue reading
Color-blindness
… is defined as the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. And while this sort of blindness may be taken as a disadvantage when pertaining to everyday life, there is a different perspective worth exploring. Watching Loving, … Continue reading
So, what is my hidden agenda?
On occasion, I have a feeling some people do not trust me. This is preceded by me being nice to them; no different than how I would wish them to act towards me. Yet, it may be the case that … Continue reading
I am a (Facebook) God
As with so many other happenings in life, it started slow; inching its way forward without me giving it a second thought. But I am ahead of myself; I need to preface this statement. I go on my Facebook page … Continue reading
That Misguided Email
I could have blamed it on Outlook’s Auto-Complete; or could have faulted my fingers that hit the Send button all too quick; or maybe hold responsible a passing-by employee that distracted my attention. But the truth of the matter is that it was all my doing, or, more precisely, my undoing. Continue reading
