Tag Archives: relationships

House of Secrets

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

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 →

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Make up or break up

Posted on January 18, 2015 by

Whenever I have a quarrel with my wife, (not that this ever happens, but just for the sake of this post,) after the dust settles in, it often takes a long while before I am ready to make up and … Continue reading →

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Relationships, frogs and changes

Posted on January 14, 2015 by

When we select a house to buy (or rent,) we try to pick a place that will best fit our requirements; from personality to functionality. With the passing years, we change — our perspective shifts, and so do our needs. Perhaps the kids … Continue reading →

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A lesson from a cup of Joe

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

A couple of months ago I have decided to go dairy-free. For years I have settled for lactose-free, but I came to believe that lactose was only part of the problem; the milk protein itself is not a good fit … Continue reading →

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A small deed of kindness…

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

A small deed of kindness can go a long way (as do little acts of nastiness) Case at hand: one of my kids received what he perceived to be an “attitude” from his sister. This took place first thing in … Continue reading →

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