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When Your Son/Daughter Graduates
Six years after my daughter graduated from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University with a degree in public relations, my son has reached his milestone,
June 13, 2019
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Dressbarn Going Out of Business?
Dressbarn going out of business? About a year ago, my cousin, Mindy, turned me onto Dressbarn. Before that, I had never stepped foot into the
June 11, 2019
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On Charities and Solicitation
The Jane Goodall Institute was the charity that my daughter raised money for when she had her Bat Mitzvah nearly 15 years ago. At a
May 28, 2019
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Is It Worth Collecting “Chachkas”?
The word “chachka” is a Yiddish word meaning small trinket. Many of us collect something. My mother collected dolls, Lladros, plates, fairies and clowns. My
April 30, 2019
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The Year of the Pig
When I heard it was the Chinese Year of the Pig, I said to myself, “of course it is…” And, I’ll tell you why… When
April 2, 2019
Family
How to Get Your Parent to Move into an Independent Living Facility
For the past few years, my siblings and I have thought about how to get our parent to move to an independent living facility, but
March 28, 2019
Family
Quilt Filled with Love
My cousin and I grew up together. Many summers she and her brothers would spend the time at my parents’ home in Long Beach. We
March 5, 2019
Family
Golf at CitiField?
Could you imagine teeing off at Citi Field, the iconic home of the New York Mets? For fans of golf and baseball alike, this unique
January 23, 2019
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Q & A About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is not only the most common form of dementia but also one of the greatest medical challenges of our time. According to
January 18, 2019
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Fairy Tale Wedding in Connecticut
When we got the invitation to my friend, Madeline’s daughter’s wedding, I was excited. My husband and I had been there when she gave birth
December 15, 2018