Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
I was checking out at target with a handful of baby girl stuff. This seems to be becoming a regular occurrence … After 16 years of shopping for baby boy clothes, I am in heaven; finally back in the girls department! Ruffles, bows, pink and more pink - they all call my name. So somehow,… Continue reading You just never know
If the candles could speak… The warm glow of the Menorah. Watch the flames flicker and whisper- “We do not play with fire! Put out the candle now!” Watch them whisper the story of Chanukah. Feel the warmth - “The next person to touch a candle isn’t getting any chocolate coins this Chanukah! This is… Continue reading If the candles could speak…
My daughter is in high school. My daughter left to high school. My only daughter left home and is now in high school. I am in high school I mean, my daughter is in high school. Yes, I’m having a hard time! What’s so hard about it? She left. She’s in high school. And that… Continue reading High School?!
“What’s a pandemic?” No, the year is not March 2020. It’s actually March 2018 and one of our guests has introduced the board game Pandemic to my kids. And they are hooked. All I can see is a game with a gazillion little pieces in all different colors; a game with way more pieces than… Continue reading Pandemic – the board game comes to life (hopefully)
My cousin, Raizel. How to describe someone who was complete goodness and kindness, authentic and real, joyful and grateful - without making it sound cliche? Her perspective on everything and everyone and everywhere was always through a positive filter. Some people need to work hard to do this; for some people, this is natural. I… Continue reading My cousin, Raizel
