This Jewish New Year I am grateful we are together. I am Re-posting a blog from 2020. Celebrating Rosh Hashana at a Drive-In Theater. WOW!
Category: Lifestyle
A Seinfeld Moment
We are happy to have my in-laws staying with us. There’s only one small problem: A Seinfeld Moment. Do you remember the episode when Jerry and Elaine visited his parents in Florida? “I Am Begging You, Turn On The Air!”
#RaisingJess #In-Laws #Thermostat #Seinfeld #SeinfeldMoment
Developmental Disability Awareness Day- Four Key Moments
Join me on a heartfelt journey from curious parent and new professional to author and Keynote speaker. 4 Key moments from DDDAY 35.
Dear Vickala
Dear Vickala, a letter to high-school Vickie- Life will throw curveballs. Laugh, find joy, and understand the power of love and humor.
Never Have I Ever…
My dad’s car service waited for me as I exited the airport. Am I being kidnapped? Where am I really going? Never Have I Ever…. #RaisingJess #Limo #Dad #flying
Hobby or Work: He Says/She Says
Is this an insult or an opinion? The big question in our house is whether my writing is hobby or work. Its a big He Says/She Says.
My View: There are Many Ways to Pay it Forward – If you can’t open article in the Buffalo News – this is a copy:
If you are unable to open article in the Buffalo News – this is a copy:
Out of The Closet (3 tricks)
Before we get too technical, I am admittedly talking about my clothes closet! Staying organized is not my strong suit (maybe pun intended).
Let me know your tips in the comments!
#RaisingJess #Organize #Closet #humor
Remembering Cantor Susan Wehle and the Passengers of Flight 3407
As Mitch and I drowsily watched the 11:00 news, light snow was falling. Suddenly, we sat up with a jolt! A jet had crashed near Buffalo, NY.
#Flight3407
The Truth About Formal Tuesdays With Nana Is About To Be Revealed.
I can’t go to school without my nails done,” yells Noa. Is this a high school student? No, It’s my 3-year-old granddaughter’s morning request! #Fashion #GarmentCenter #RaisingJess #BlackTie #Fashionista #Schmatte #Family #Generations
A Real Blizzard 2022
A Real Blizzard Updated – Reality Set in as the Days wore on. Update on Jessica’s House – Read More about Blizzard 2022! #Blizzard #BlizzardElliot #BuffaloBills #RaisingJess #MerryChristmas #HappyHanukkah #Blogger
Covid Math Plus a Wedding
The wedding at our home is in 2 weeks. The family is coming into town. But who should arrive first? COVID! AGAIN!
Family Vacation: Can you say Wallenpaupack?
6 adults, and 3 kids under 6 together for 1 week in July. Read about a Wacky Week in “Can-you-say” Wallenpaupack!
RV Life from an “Occasionally” Happy Camper
It appears I’m not the trooper Mitch wished I was-. My can-do attitude and packing skills need a bit of adjustment. Find out why…
MOM
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms who get up each morning and make the world a better place for their children. Plus More…
Another Skier in the Family
After 49 Years of skiing , I discovered, the connection of skiing and family. And now there is another skier in our family! Well, kind of!
RV Arrogance-Part 2- (Wo)Man Makes Travel Plans…
When Mitch and I met, we talked about traveling across the country. This trip was conceived over 42 years ago. (Wo)man Makes Plans…
Dear Noa, A Nana Lesson about Special Needs and Love
Dear Noa, Aunty Jess is different from others you have met. We hope you will see the Jess we cherish and find all that you and she have in common. Read on to learn about the beautiful aunt/niece bond.
My Award-Winning Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Award Winning Chili Recipe – I’m a vegetarian and entered the contest, What’s the worst that can happen? read on for story and recipe!
What the Exit Interview with our Son and Daughter Revealed
So, how did we do? Why not conduct an exit interview when your adult offspring move out of the house. The intention is not for us to do a better job with our future children , but to get a fair assessment (can this really be fair and honest?) of how we did as parents.
What My Mother Knew That Took Me 20 Years to Find Out
My Mom was a big fan of my writing and said, “you should write a book. But I was too busy to write a book. I had a full-time job, three kids, and three dogs at home. Jessica, as documented in many blogs, needed help with every daily life skill.
Connecting with Others: Our Daughter Jessica Started My Path to Writing and Receiving
Our eldest daughter, Jessica, has a rare chromosome abnormality, uses a wheelchair, and needs total assistance with all daily life skills. Jess was born in 1982 and within the year we knew that there were many developmental issues. Jess just turned 38 years old and is a joy to all who know her and love […]
Men Vs Machines: My Dad and His 90+ Year Old Friends Learning Virtual Bridge in the Age of Social Distancing
My father is 89 and has played bridge for many years. He has a group of four men and he is the youngster in the group. The senior member is 97. Bridge and social distancing are problematic because you must sit relatively close to each other, touch each other’s cards and breathe the same air. […]
What’s So Funny? Laugh Meter
In 2005 my husband, Mitch, created a Laugh Meter to determine humor reactions; it’s based on a scale of 0.5-10. .” It took Mitch over 2 years of observation to finalize the rankings. When mitch doesn’t get my jokes I typically say, “you have no sense of humor.” He’s just not “laugh out loud” funny. […]
