My father always told me I reminded him of his mother. And I definitely inherited some obvious traits: her coloring, her hair, and something that set us apart from other Jewish mothers—-her inability to cook. My grandmother’s talents lay outside the kitchen. She was an intellectual, who could speak, read and write 7 languages. My father […]
Aging & Appearance
I had a title for this but I can’t remember what it was
Due to my family history, I’ve always joked about getting Alzheimer’s. My husband V—who has a vested interest in keeping my brain from deteriorating–was hoping my blog would benefit me by keeping my memory sharper. Today he told me he’s dismayed that since I started blogging, I seem to be getting not better, but worse. […]
over the edge
This is a pop quiz. Question #1: What is the relationship between these women? (Scroll down for the answer) Answer: Mother and daughter. Question #2: Which is which? ( Hint: I got it wrong when I saw it.) […]
LOL or LOL?
(Daniel took this picture tonight when we got home from dinner. This is a warning you’re in for some vanity and self-indulgence. ) When you see me you can’t miss it. I have a LOT of hair. Way more than most women my age. Way more than most women any age. It’s long because a […]
Climate Control
I’m worried about the frigid weather in Washington. Daniel isn’t worried. He’s used to frigid weather– he goes to college in Wisconsin. My nephew Aaron isn’t worried, either. He also went to college in Wisconsin. I went to college in cold weather, too. I survived Ithaca, New York and several years in New England. But since my […]
Good Hair Days
I have lots of good hair days, unlike some people I know. Make that many people I know, men and women alike, who are completely obsessed by their hair. There have been times in my life when I’ve been obsessed with hair, too–but this is not one of them. I’m only thinking about hair because of meeting Arianna Huffington this week. […]
