The events of the last few days, which were celebrating Yom Kippur, attending my friend’s mother’s funeral and observing yahrezeit  for my mother, have caused me to pause and ponder. I have included two mediation from the prayer book that was used during the mourner’s service on Tuesday night when my friend and her family…

Yesterday,  a dear friend of mine, whom I taught school with 40 years ago, buried her 94 year old mother. 8 years ago today, I buried my 84 year old mother. Before, I went to the grave side service site, I decided to pay my respects to mother.I was taught that it is disrespectful to…

Last night, my husband, Jordan, and I went to Costco. We felt like Old Mother Hubbard, whose cupboard was bare. With four adults and two children in our home, we are healthy consumers. Jordan, has always had “Green Brain” system for how he packs the shopping cart. However, one of the clerks had placed some…

I was at a conference last week and wrote a long detailed account of my grand experience this afternoon. I hit the button to save, then the button to publish and it disappeared! Maybe I accidentally hit delete… I do not know for sure, but I am sure that I am FRUSTRATED!!!! I’ll be writing…

Yesterday, our family (children and grandchildren) spent the day at Kiddieland in Melrose Park, Illinois. It was a fond farewell to wonderful childhood memories for me and our sons. We all had “Orange Brain” fun-filled day! However, we were not alone. The park was filled with families, who wereenjoying their last rides and time to make…

There are days we all remember personally, because they are filled withlife and great joy, such as: a child’s birth, weddings, graduations or moving into a new home.  However, as a Americans several days stand out in out minds, leave indelible pictures, and ask memorable questions, because they are filled with the loss of life…

Today the United States celebrates Labor Day. A way to pay tribute to the American worker. With challenging economic times, the loss of jobs and our service men and women still serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s encouraging to think about our nation’s past, present and future strength, freedom, and leadership. Last night, I watched…