From where I sitI was sitting mid-mezzanine, row J, seat 112, when the house lights dimmed, the music swelled, and the curtain parted. As tiny dancers…Dec 19, 2024Dec 19, 2024
On having it all (or, How to load a dishwasher)I know a young man who vowed to marry the love of his life only once he could afford to buy a dishwasher for their flat. No wife of his was…Jun 22, 2024Jun 22, 2024
Bad JewI’m a bad Jew. I didn’t have a bat-Mitzvah and I don’t fast on Yom Kippur. I’ve adopted a few sweet traditions to share with friends and…Jan 29, 2024Jan 29, 2024
FalafelFirst off, I’d like to acknowledge that the big tech giant I work for offers incredible perks and feeds its employees nearly nonstop. I’m…Sep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023
BagelsAt least twice a year I invite the family for brunch, and at least twice a year Dear Husband and I argue about how many bagels should be…Oct 16, 2022Oct 16, 2022
Pearls and diamonds“My daddy was from a wealthy family. ” My grandma tells me. “They came and shot his parents right in front of his eyes.”May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
I still work outThe swimsuit season is blessedly behind us, and I can resume hibernating in my jeans-n-tshirt uniform in peace. This summer I managed to…Sep 18, 2021Sep 18, 2021
Kitchen confidentialIf you drop by in my off-hours, you’ll find me in my kitchen.Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
PatienceWhen I was around ten, my family and I waited in a line for hours, along with dozens of other families, to receive one bottle of cooking…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
ImperfectionIt’s late evening. It’s hot and muggy in our bedroom, and still I can’t resist the samba beat of a recently-Shazamed song on my playlist…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
