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Defiance, Democracy, & Defense Mechanisms
I’m outside my comfort zone today, but then isn’t everyone? I fear we are entering the age of anarchy, in which a growing number of extremist people believe they have a right – even … Continue reading
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Seize the Day!
One of the things I treasure about New England is the invitation to live a “carpe diem” life. If you like the weather out there, seize the day, for it might be gone a … Continue reading
(One)derful!
Just before turning off the bedside light after New Year’s Eve, I glanced at my iPhone. The calendar in the little white box read “1.” The number was black, below red lettering of the … Continue reading
Every Word Needs a Friend
My husband tells me I “double up” on words. I often have an extra qualifier in my sentences, like, “an extra qualifier.” It finally dawned on me why. “Every word needs a friend,” I … Continue reading
Embracing Winter’s Solstice
I am writing you from the other side of darkness. You, like I, will have wakened to the shortest day and turned over, wanting the light to lengthen. But for darkness, we would not appreciate sunlight with the same … Continue reading
Simple Gifts
I spent most of this past week in New York City, attending our semi-annual family gatherings. I love New York at Christmas time. The bustling crowds, Salvation Army bells, and the smell of hot chestnuts wafting up from the streets … Continue reading
Eileen’s Granola Recipe
It’s getting to be that time of year again when we are thinking about Chanukah, Christmas and Winter Solstice. Regardless of what holiday you celebrate, you might find this recipe a handy one to have among your cookbooks.