My active adventures have taken me snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands, ziplining in mountainous regions of Costa Rica, trekking up uneven steps of the Great Wall of China, horseback riding and skiing in Colorado as well as other exhilarating activities. While some of my fellow … [Read more...]
January Pick: Appelfeld’s To the Edge of Sorrow
From the opening paragraph of Aharon Appelfeld’s novel, To the Edge of Sorrow, readers enter the realm of a small group of Jewish resistance fighters in a Ukrainian forest in the latter part of World War II. Through the eyes of a teenager named Edmund, I came to appreciate the … [Read more...]
May 2020 Be the Best Year of Your Life
Whether you create yearly New Year’s resolutions or not, the fact remains that most people start the year with a renewed sense of hope. Bundled into the strands of this intangible word is the belief that the coming year will be better than the preceding one. With countless … [Read more...]
Recapping 2019: Highlights from Sandy’s Year
In the concluding days of 2019, I paused to reflect on the past year. I feel fortunate to have traveled domestically as well as abroad. Simultaneously, I set aside precious moments to share with our sons and their growing families, including five grandchildren. At times, I … [Read more...]
Q & A with Sylvia Rouss & The Hanukkah Fable of Little Dreidel and Silver Menorah
Have you completed all of your Chanukah shopping? Do you want to add another book to your child’s growing library? Sylvia Rouss’ latest book, The Hanukkah Fable of Little Dreidel and Silver Menorah, may be the perfect option. This is an easy to read fable focusing on everyone’s … [Read more...]
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