After 4 days in Israel I have a lot to say but very little time to say it. So here’s a quick snapshot of some surprises. I’ve felt completely safe from the moment I arrived–despite evidence that this is a war zone I haven’t eaten falafel yet but I’ve eaten sushi–first time I ever saw […]
Making up for lost memories
Sometimes we have childhood memories of experiences….that we think we remember—but we really don’t. Instead of the actual experience,what we really remember are the stories we’ve heard a million times. Pictures are the same as stories. They make memories real even if we don’t remember them. I wouldn’t believe I’ve done a lot of things […]
Roots and wings
We grew up across the street from each other in Miami Beach; in a neighborhood where you knew everyone. The ages of our families lined up perfectly–she was friends with my younger sister; I was friends with her older sister; and our brothers were friends. Once we grew out of playing in each other houses, […]
Snookered: the "reality" of celebrity
Snooki wrote a book.….even though she admitted in the New York Times that she’s only read two books in her entire life. If you know anything about the reality of getting a book published, this fact is enough to make a real writer throw in the towel— or throw something more solid at the computer. […]
Thinking BIG, thinking small
It’s hard to ignore. Every new year means a self-help assignment from the universe. Make that resolution to get in shape for the 17th consecutive year. This year, I’m on the same page as Arianna Huffington. New Year’s weekend is the perfect opportunity to clean out our internal hard drives, and begin to bring more […]
Learning Curve
This is a piece I wrote about my daughter Alli– published in MORE Magazine. I finished college in 1971, a member of the first class of women to graduate from Yale. I would not describe myself as overly ambitious–still, I like to be first, and I like to be best. Of course I want the […]
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