Archive - The Accidental Career Girl

Why I wrote this story

Jul 2 •

February 2024

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…

Feb 13 •

January 2024

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…

Jan 2 •

October 2023

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…

Oct 5, 2023 •

June 2023

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.

Jun 12, 2023 •

May 2023

Join me on Notes

A new place for us to share ideas

May 3, 2023 •

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…

May 2, 2023 •

The Met Gala: A Preview

Ever heard of it? Tonight's the night

May 1, 2023 •

April 2023

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…

Apr 10, 2023 •

Why Passover is My Favorite Holiday

Passover brings back so many fond -- and crazy -- memories

Apr 4, 2023 •

March 2023

Bard vs. Chatbot GPT

Who wore it better?

Mar 31, 2023 •

My first published essay...

Is here! Thank you, Kveller. Thanks for reading The Accidental Career Girl! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

Mar 14, 2023 •

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