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?”
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…