Every day on my way home I make a left turn from the center of a 4-lane highway.  As cars are whizzing by me in both directions, I wait there, thinking: Someone’s flat tire, someone’s text, even someone’s  sneeze—could ruin my life.  A little neurotic maybe? Inches and instants.  What are the chances? How can [...]

After 4 days in Israel I have a lot to say but very little time to say it.    So here’s a quick snapshot of some surprises. I’ve felt completely safe from the moment I arrived–despite evidence that this is a war zone I haven’t eaten falafel yet but I’ve eaten sushi–first time I ever saw [...]

Roses are red…. ….well, maybe not this year. Though Wisconsin lost on the field,  red dominated everywhere else. I was impressed when I met a recent alum who flew in from Hong Kong just to see the game– until I saw someone else who  flew in for the game– a team of Navy Seals parachuting [...]

Forget resolutions—I never stick to them anyway. I’m starting off the year with just 2  wishes. One involves football. You’d think as a mother of a Wisconsin student I’m wishing for a win in the Rose Bowl.  Actually I’m hoping the heavens smile on both teams—and it doesn’t rain– because I’ll be there, too. Thousands [...]

#1. I’m Jewish. So actually I have no business writing about Christmas.  Or confessions. #2. I grew up in a kosher home. We also hung stockings and got presents Christmas morning. #3. My husband is Christian.   But  he claims he doesn’t mind that we don’t have a Christmas tree. #4. I always yearned for a [...]

A-HA! HAs yet another holiday snuck up on me way before I’m ready? HAs the year gone so fast that it’s here already??? HAve I done anything at all for my kids for this holiday to prove I am a loving mother? HAve I got any guilt about this? Oy. HAve I got any idea [...]