Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Twists and Turns

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Twists and Turns The new television season is well into its second week and I’m not in love with anything new. Although, I have watched “Th...
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Friday, September 17, 2010

Sophie's Choice

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A few days ago I heard a story that made me think (not something that happens with great frequency) about my kids. But in a very different ...
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5771

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This is the time of year Jews are supposed to reflect on their lives, repent for their sins and pray to get written into the book of life fo...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Emis, 5771

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(and yes.. Emis means 'truth'....) In this the year 5771 (I think), the decision I have made is to find some truth somewhere. You...
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T'ain't What It Was

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Some of you might think this blob is a promotion for an airline, which it could be –but it is not. It is, however a story about travel. Tod...
Thursday, September 02, 2010

An Additional Burnett Blob to Keep You Amused

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We're happy to announce that Jordan Kai Burnett, of late to be found in Hollywood (the California variety, not the Floridian) and her ro...
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Monday, August 30, 2010

Last Minute

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We all know people who wait until the last minute to make decisions about whether or not to accept invitations the they receive, because the...
Monday, August 23, 2010

The Greying of the Salt

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When I was a kid, newly of the licensed driver variety – and this would be 1962/63 – I was enthralled with that amazing place west of Salt L...
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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Am I OK?

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Am I OK? My friend Soozie would say, “relative to what?” The question is not IF I’m OK. The question is how am I feeling, (happy ,sad ,hu...
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Monday, August 16, 2010

And so, 90 Years....

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Dear Mom, I’ve been trying to call you but your phone has been disconnected. I tried to write to you but my letter came back. And I would ...
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Saturday, August 07, 2010

Getting Betty'ied

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A few days ago, David and I were watching his 1990 video tape of the “ Gefilte Fish Chronicles ,” part I. Being from Salt Lake, he was alwa...
Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Little Orphan Irie

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Little Orphan Irie Does the title of this blob pull at your heartstrings? Do you want to burst into rousing rendition of “The Sun Will Come...
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Woe Is Us

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Why is it, that when someone close to us “passes,” “moves to a better place,” “bites the dust,” or, ( I felt the need for a little levity), ...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

It Seems Familiar

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The soldiers walking in front of me smelled like West Point. It’s hard to explain the smell except to say, when I was in high school we woul...
Saturday, July 24, 2010

Zero Intolerance

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This has been quite a couple of weeks. No excuse for not writing, but it’s the only one I have. My mother-in-law, the irredoubtable Rose G...
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Friday, July 23, 2010

How You Feel

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Has anyone written a book about what it’s like to deal with an important death? I know there have been books on death that talk about the g...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Other Half

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We buried “Mama Rose” yesterday. All the guests wore sparkling rose stickers and the immediate family was in sequins. Her grand children sp...
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Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Always Colorful Momma Rose

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Even those of you who didn't really know her knew stories about her, so it is with great sadness that I share the news of my mom's p...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Mom is Home

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Rose and Milton, Brooklyn, 1942 We brought mom home to her apartment at the M.A.R.C. this morning. Everyone was really happy that she chos...

If You Have a Minute...

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Iris' mom, the redoubtable Rose Groman has been in the hospital the last week.. and while she's resting comfy, she would love to hea...
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