Today is my 53rd birthday. Yes, I was born on Valentine's Day. The joke in my family is that my father wanted to name me Valentina, but my mother always assured me that I was in no danger. Today I am starting afresh, as I have so many times in what is now turning out … Continue reading Starting Afresh
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The Birthday That Should Have Been
Today marks 80 years from the day that my mother entered this world. She should have been here with us to celebrate this milestone, but she is not. Those of you who know me in real life, or have been reading this blog for a while, know that a large part of my motivation to … Continue reading The Birthday That Should Have Been
If not now, when?
Next week, G-d willing, I will be celebrating a significant milestone in my life - achieving the half-century mark. As I fully intend to live to be 100, that's halfway through my life's journey. Hillel says, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who … Continue reading If not now, when?