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We Are All Queen Esther – A New Take on the Purim Story

On the holiday of Purim, the Book of Esther is read word-for-word from start to finish. The book – scroll, actually – is known as Megillat Esther, from whence the expression ‘the whole magillah.’ It tells the story of how … Continue reading →

Removing False Beliefs: The Story of Yesenia, Part 3

Part 3 of a 3-part post. For me healing from within represents a new level of courage and wisdom. Nonetheless, in the spirit of all-paths-lead-to-Rome, it must be said that all healing modalities can work miracles. Working from the outside-in … Continue reading →

Removing False Beliefs: The Story of Yesenia, Part 2

This is the second of a 3-part post, part of the ‘inspirational stories for women’ series. The soul knows. The soul recognizes its inner purity and does its best to defend itself against negative labels. Unfortunately, as children we are … Continue reading →

Removing False Beliefs: The Story of Yesenia, Part 1

This is the first of a 3-part post, part of the ‘inspirational stories for women’ series. One of my first jobs was as an assistant teacher at a pre-school on 125th Street in NYC. I remember it for one experience … Continue reading →

Merce Cunningham & Me

To me, choreographer Merce Cunningham represents a daring detachment from the support lines we cling to: narrative, connection to music and scenic design, taste, and preference. By ripping away every support, Merce gave himself the opportunity to ‘peer into the … Continue reading →

Beach Clean-up Activity

During the holiday I had the good fortune to visit a beach in Florida. Beach trash collecting is something I often do, yet I rarely see fellow ‘trash collectors.’ On this day I met a fellow collector, a local woman, … Continue reading →

Fun DIY Holiday Gift Angel Cards

This was such a fun project, I had to share it with you. During holiday countdown, the idea of crafting a gift may elicit groans of despair rather than holiday cheer. Nonetheless, once you start, the joy of creativity takes … Continue reading →

The Patchwork Blanket

For the first time today, on July 4, 2013, as I sat chatting with a stranger in the park while our children played together, I told the truth. We had some conversation, and after telling me a bit of his … Continue reading →

Joy Ride

My bike provides the wheels, but my story is my ride. I just went out for a ride with my husband and young son. While we moseyed along I got to thinking about why I love being on my bike … Continue reading →

Morning Glory

Sometimes a memory waits years to bring you its message… Morning Glory  When I was five, my father planted morning glories in the window of the bedroom my sister and I shared in our tenement apartment at 600 West 163rd … Continue reading →