He stood at the stoplight at the bottom of the freeway exit ramp. Dirty, disheveled, most if not all of his worldly possessions in a few bags at his feet. He held a scrawled cardboard sign: “Homeless: Just tryin’ to survive.” I watched him from …
We received an e-mail this morning from a young woman who’s been married for just under a year. Here’s an excerpt (edited slightly for brevity): Not too long ago I walked into our bedroom and found my husband reading my journal. Now, I’d never t …
The garden is still beautiful. Tucked among the deep green canopy of leaves, birds chirp and squirrels play. The air is fresh with the scent of flowers and dew. Being there, it just feels good to be alive. Except that the first two humans have just dis …
Saturday is the first day of Passover this year. Although we already celebrated Easter at the end of last month, I think it’s so important to remember the Passover celebration as well. Celebrating Passover by having a Seder dinner is something I …
I appreciated the discussion produced by “Don’t Shun the Matchmaker.” Someone asked about specific tips for seeking out matchmakers and how to broach the subject. How can single women (and men) expand their networks and seek the assistance and support …
I walked out of the clinic in a stupor. The sky seemed less colorful, the spring air less fresh, my legs less stable. I had testicular cancer. More blood tests, ultrasounds, X-rays. My dad flying in a few days before the surgery date. Surgery. A …
My mother-in-law, Ella, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s six years ago when she was just 54. Now she’s in the late stages and well beyond caring for herself in the most basic sense. For example, she can’t hold a cup of water and bring …
I thought it would be fitting to end with what I deem to be the most important aspect in any relationship — the two greatest commandments.
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