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I Will Not Buy My Son a Toy Gun
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2011 For those left behind Hawkeye, Photo credit: Lisa Pembleton I am a veteran of the Israeli army. I feel strange using the word veteran, because to me, a veteran is...
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On a day like today: Remembering 9/11/2001
Dear Readers, It is with a deep sense of fear that I’m sending this to you. I don’t know if it is the memory of the fear from that day, or a fear of sending this because I don’t have a hero story or...
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For mothers there is no comfort: On the Newtown, CT Shooting Today
Dear Readers, Again, in the unfolding of yet another epic tragedy this day, Friday, December 14, 2012. Reading in tiny bits, because I can’t tolerate and function as a good mother if I allow myself to...
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It never stops hurting and love is everything
Dear Readers, My 9-11 tears came last night. Today, I won’t watch TV or look at footage or read about it much. I think of everyone who lost someone on 9/11/2001, especially my friend who lost her...
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Robin Williams and wanting to hide under covers
Dear Readers, After what feels like months of crying over so many things, the news yesterday of Robin William’s death hit me hard. Like so many others, I wish I could stay home and hide under the...
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On having to start saying goodbye
Dear Readers, Yesterday we took our cat, Ringo to the vet as I had suspected something was very wrong. She had started hiding in the closet, lost weight, had a strange smell in her mouth. As soon as I...
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In the final hours all the things we do with love
Dear Readers, I’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support by readers here. Many of you have sent me personal messages and emails and all are so greatly appreciated. Thank you. It’s...
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Ringo Good Cat Angel with Fur
Dear Readers, Ringo has been gone now a little over 26 hours. I just cleaned out her litter box and completely broke down crying. The house is empty without her. Our announcement about Ringo to friends...
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