Once again I’m reminded that I need to stay away from celebrity trash on the Internet. I can’t help myself, sometimes it’s just too hard to look away, especially when the story is so ridiculous. The latest train wreck is the “outrage” over Victoria Beckham kissing her daughter on the lips. What? ...
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Politics and the Golden Rule
My 8-year old son asked me a question the other day that I actually didn’t know how to answer. No, he didn’t ask where babies come from – although he has asked that before and I typically change the subject. It’s way too soon for that conversation. His question was actually more complicated. It was ...
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J’aime Paris — Favorite Memories from my First Trip to the City of Lights
Almost 10 years ago I was sitting at work and I got a call from my husband who said, “How would you like to go to Paris for our first wedding anniversary?” Imagine my surprise since our 1-year anniversary was actually that weekend. I remember my answer was swift, “When do we leave?” I had never been ...
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Kissed by an Angel
For the past 5 years I’ve had the privilege of working with a wonderful organization called the Hannah Storm Foundation. Now many of you will note that one of my closest friends happens to be Hannah Storm so it may not sound all that special that I work with her foundation. While it’s true Hannah ...
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Juda-isms: the Religion, Not the Blog
The other day at the playground I was asked by a mom whether or not it would be insulting to Jewish families if she coordinated a play date on Yom Kippur since the kids were off from school that day. I told her I could only speak for myself and while it wouldn’t insult me, we just wouldn’t be able ...
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A Summer at the Beach
Growing up in Texas I had the fortune of spending summers at the beach. Galveston, the main beach we spent our time, was just 50 miles from Houston, my hometown. Galveston Island wasn't always the prettiest of beaches with frequent oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico causing tar-stained beaches. We ...
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