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A newsletter with humorous essays from a woman who been pivoting since long before COVID-19.
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The Necklace
I pulled the twisted gold chain out of the inlaid wood jewelry box and watched as the intricate charm that has dangled from it for at least 70 years…
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The Lemon
As many of you know, I lost my dog Clooney right before the holidays. I had hoped to finish the story below before I had to have him put down but…
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So You
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Is George Clooney to Blame?
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The Necklace
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Little People
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Oscars so right
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Little People
It's been awhile since I've posted. It was a busy summer and there wasn't much free time to write. I'm picking it back up again but, until there's…
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My Willy Wonka Moment
I wrote the story below for my memoir writing class after we were asked to recall a moment for which no photograph exists.
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Does the Met Matter?
By now, you have probably all seen the extensive coverage of the Met Gala red carpet. Things were pretty much as I (and others more knowledgeable than…
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The Met Gala: A Preview
Ever heard of it? Tonight's the night
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When in a Pandemic, Call Paul
No one would have ever expected the five of us to fall in love with the same man. But who could blame us? He had a mop of dark brown straight hair that…
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Why Passover is My Favorite Holiday
Passover brings back so many fond -- and crazy -- memories
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The Accidental Career Girl
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