As I watched Michael Cohen testify before the House Oversight Committee, I heard the voices of my late law-abiding, left of center,  and religious parents: “A fixer for Donald Trump whose [...]

It was honorable, heroic, and horrible. I made the $116 monthly payments because I’d signed the papers and didn’t want to ruin my credit rating. Unlike two of my older siblings, who [...]

Extraordinary moonlight illuminated the twisted brick pathway in front of my house. If only this glowing, silvery orb could cast a spell that would clear my mind! Tonight, I have cued up The [...]

This year, I’m not sure what will be added to  my seder table of Resistance. In recognition of Jewish women, Miriam’s Cup and an orange have become Passover staples and we already [...]

Having escaped New York City ahead of a brutal winter storm, I was safely shuttled to my downtown Tampa lodgings. Deciding to attend A.W.P. (Association of Writing Programs) conference late in [...]

It’s a frigid January night and I’ve been hibernating for days. My cupboards are nearly empty and tonight’s dinner combined tofu with Italian breadcrumbs, tomato sauce (last [...]

The final phase begins! I’m re-reading “The Wife in Winter: Seduction of The Muse”, relentlessly editing each chapter. Each day starts with questions: Have I conjured epiphany [...]

“A VISION IS LIVED AND ENACTED EVERY DAY” “POLITICS IS NOT WHO YOU VOTE FOR. IT IS HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE”  “AND THE DAY CAME WHEN THE RISK TO REMAIN TIGHT IN A BUD [...]

It’s the final countdown! After ten years of drafting, crafting, and editing, (all of which were continually interrupted by child-rearing, eldercare, friend care, and other profound moral [...]