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FIRST PERSON | Reality gobbled up our plan to host Algerian tourists for a holiday - Muddling through Middle Age
How does the old saying go? The best-laid plans of mice, men and hostesses often go awry. My husband and I were scheduled to host eight Algerian exchange visitors for a Thanksgiving meal last month. The group would be in town for a few days as part of a U.S. State Department tourism education program.
FIRST PERSON | In Jewish tradition, I’m not just old — I’m wise - Muddling through Middle Age
I just celebrated my 70th birthday. The transition to a new decade is undoubtedly a milestone. You might wonder, do I have angst about aging? Well, a little. But mostly I’m looking forward to the years ahead. I got hearing aids in March. I’m currently recuperating from bunion surgery. And I have opted out of
FIRST PERSON: Tulips, inner turmoil and missing Jews on my trip to Europe - Muddling through Middle Age
Many trips to Europe are filled with exhilarating tours of castles and cathedrals, museums and moats, art and architecture. I love these trips, but during my most recent travels in March, I got stuck on two troubling topics. The first: Where are the proudly proclaimed markers of Jewish life in the great European cities? Why
FIRST PERSON: With modern medicine, I could love to 100. But do I want to? - Muddling through Middle Age
Does the thought of a super long life thrill you or chill you? Once upon a time, the idea of living to be 100 was extraordinary. Now, while hardly commonplace, it’s certainly more common and the ranks of hardy centenarians will only continue to grow as healthcare advances continue. There were nearly 600,000 centenarians worldwide
A rose is a rose — unless it’s a challah - Muddling through Middle Age
My friends are all busy making plans for New Year’s Eve. But not me. I’m still savoring this year’s Jewish New Year, which was made especially sweet thanks to my non-Jewish husband. I had been feeling under the weather for a few days, and so was behind the curve in my holiday meal preparations. Come
A rose is a rose — unless it’s a challah - Muddling through Middle Age
My friends are all busy making plans for New Year’s Eve. But not me. I’m still savoring this year’s Jewish New Year, which was made especially sweet thanks to my non-Jewish husband. I had been feeling under the weather for a few days, and so was behind the curve in my holiday meal preparations. Come
Was my 30-year-old son happy I phoned him? Of course not. - Muddling through Middle Age
I called my 30-year-old son the other day. His first words were, “What’s the matter? What’s wrong now?” Ouch! Does he perceive that I am always the bearer of bad news? Worse yet, am I always the bearer of bad news? Worst of all, is there only bad news to bear? Certainly, now that I’m