April 1, 2020
Nature Bats Last
Years ago, I saw a bumper sticker that said, NATURE BATS LAST. “What are nature bats?” I wondered, “And why do they last?”
January 5, 2019
Shaken, Not Stirred
When my Cousin David died one year ago today, it was a big deal. Death is always a big deal. Regardless of circumstance, death is the Big Cheese.
January 23, 2018
Heaven Tastes Like a Cinnamon Roll
I called him ‘Cousin David’ but he was more like a brother to me. He passed away January 5th, as his husband Jon and I were holding his hands,…
December 11, 2017
Let’s Make a Deal
My Cousin David has 2-3 months to live. His pancreatic cancer has grown and spread. He was given the opportunity to participate in three different…
October 14, 2017
The Benefits of Cancer
One of my best friends is dying of cancer. Cousin David has Stage IV pancreatic cancer and the sand in his hourglass is quickly spilling down. He was…
August 20, 2017
Nature’s Prozac
Every day I come home to a pair of tiny bouncing dogs and they always make me happy. Most pet owners know this phenomenon and studies have proven it:…
August 4, 2017
My Quest for Healthy Food
It started in 1977. I was eleven. I was spending the summer in Jerusalem, visiting my mother’s family. I insisted on staying with my grandparents…
July 17, 2017
The Novelty of Being Child-Free
Last night my husband dreamt we had a child. A boy. With glasses. “I held him in my arms and wept,” he said. It was funny to hear my husband say…