Consequences: A Holiday Story
I had just located the parsley, hidden in a back corner of the refrigerator, when the phone rang. Extracting myself from the fridge, I found my twin sister Amy on the...
My Husband, My Hero
Is your husband your hero?
Are You Satisfied With Your Marriage?
Cupid’s Arrow: A Letter to My Daughter
My dearest daughter: Last night we had a problem. Not a horrible problem, not something that was your fault, and yet I know our reaction caught you by surprise. I think...
How’s Your Marriage
Can Marriage Survive Parenting?
Can Marriage Survive Parenting: Parenting can stress a marriage – learn how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Chayei Sarah: Marriage
MEANING IN MITZVOT As Rivka departs to join her betrothed, Yitzchak, her family sends her off with the blessing, “Our sister, may you be mother to thousands of myriads”. (Bereshit 24:60.)...
Melonie and Rick
Melonie came to work with me as a Social Worker, and it was like a ray of light lit up our hospital. She was beautiful–5’10’ with strawberry blond hair and large...
On Mothers-in-Law
Did you hear the one about the woman who showed up at her daughter-in-law’s door? The younger Mrs. opened the door and cheerfully asked, “How long are you staying?” Her mother-in-law...
Second Thoughts: Connections…Building Worlds
My mother had a friend, a very active, gracious woman who became a surrogate mom for me after my own mother passed away. This woman lived to the ripe old age...
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