Grieving Loss Before a Death
I foolishly thought burying my almost 91-year old father would have been easier than what my siblings and I went … Continue Reading
Family
When It Comes to Holiday Greetings, Assume the Best
Back in 2009, Gap released one of my favorite holiday commercials. It featured a group of happy, sweater wearing, scarf-clad … Continue Reading
Stolen Wisdom, Shattered Trust
I was raised by two teachers. My parents taught me to respect and trust authority; to question with appreciation and … Continue Reading
Why I Wrote a Thank-You Note to My Dead Grandmother
Late Saturday night, long after the trick-or-treaters had filled their buckets, after my loud neighbors finished what I can only … Continue Reading
Why We Live Where We Live
It’s hard to keep track of friends and relatives when they move around so much. My address book (when I … Continue Reading
Who Are You, Underneath It All?
My grandmother, Florence Wolff Landesman, would have turned 100 on October 1. Unfortunately, she passed away this year, eight months … Continue Reading
Who Would You Wish to Spend One Last Day With?
If there were any person in your life, living or dead, with whom you could spend one last day, who … Continue Reading
Memory, Self-Love and Vulnerability: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (Sept. 21-25), we discussed the beauty of saying “I don’t know,” the difficulty we … Continue Reading
Are Memories the Heart of Wisdom?
A former New York costume designer once mentioned the concept of a “moment” to me. In theater costuming, a moment … Continue Reading
It’s a Season of Renewal. So Why Do I Feel Anxious?
This season is supposed to be one of renewal. The transition from summer to fall brings a cooler breeze, a … Continue Reading