For 49 years, I was fortunate to welcome the New Year with my beloved husband, Ira Z"L (1954-2023). In the early years, we celebrated quietly at home. Later on, we would travel during winter break or enjoy the family tradition of skiing at Keystone Resort on New Year's … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned From Sukkot and Being an Empty-Nester
The following blog was written and posted several years ago. It focuses on the festival of Sukkot which begins this evening. Even though a few more years have gone by, the underlying message remains relevant. Hag Sameach to everyone who will be celebrating Sukkot this week. … [Read more...]
Ingredients for a Long Lasting Marriage
Today, I am fortunate to be celebrating my 40th wedding anniversary. Somehow, my husband, Ira, and I defied the odds. Several red flags were clearly visible on June 20, 1975. But miraculously, those obstacles did not deter me. Instead, we worked hard to find the … [Read more...]
Enjoy Each Day
I rarely recycle my blogs. However, March 26th is an exception. Five years ago, I sat bewildered in a Flight for Life Ambulance that left Keystone Resort during a snowstorm. The destination was a Trauma I hospital in Denver. I was shaking as I watched 3 health professionals hand … [Read more...]
Embracing Family Traditions
Halfway through Monday night’s Passover Seder, one of my sons turned to me and whispered, “I like our traditions better.” It was not an appropriate time to ask for further elaboration. The comment merely sat dormant as we enjoyed our time in my in-law’s home. It was the first … [Read more...]
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