A Mother’s Words for Jessica I am not defined by my rare chromosome deletion —but some dismiss me immediately I am not defined by my wheelchair—although many people can’t see past that I am not defined by the assistance I need to get through each day — yet, many cannot overlook the daily moment-to-moment care […]
Mitch and I were watching The Gilded Age. As usual, I was half-asleep on the couch when I saw something flying.
“Is that a bird?” I asked.
Mitch already knew it was NOT a bird and was trying to decide what to do with me and the EEEEK! BAT!
A rare genetic diagnosis gave us a name, a global community—and a spot in the not-so-little UNIQUE Red Book.
If You Do Not Have a Subscription to the Buffalo News, the Story is Copied Below: The Meals on Wheels volunteer knocks on the door; there’s no answer. He strikes again, but still no answer. He calls the elderly gentleman who typically answers his cell phone, but the phone keeps ringing. He’s about to leave […]
Happy Birthday, Jess – Chapter 1 – Raising Jess: A Story of Hope- April 11, 1982, The beginning of our story. As the months passed, the doctor continued to assure us that Jess was fine. I continued to question all her delays. Welcome to Motherhood.
I am not a boater—there, I said it. On the other hand, my husband Mitch loves fishing on his rented boat. I have a 2-3 hour ADD attention span for the high seas while he is just getting started. But our last boating experience was the first one for me!
Blogger’s block: the struggle is real. Symptoms include excessive deleting, obsessive view-count checking, and questioning life choices. Write Delete Repeat!” #writersBlock #BloggersBlock #Communication #RareDisease #Creativity #RaisingJess
My Dad, Monroe, was born in 1930. Today, at age 94, he is sharing his first blog. Well, technically, he didn’t call it a blog—he just sent our family an email. But as I read it, I knew it was meant to be shared. When I suggested turning it into a blog, Dad agreed to […]
As seen in Buffalo News, Jessica’s hygienist writes a new chapter each visit— “How to dodge bites, flails while using sharp tools!” 🦷
Years ago, Mitch brought home an Amish contraption that I immediately schemed to throw out. Bet you have never seen this household hack!
(Article written in 2008) This article was posted in the Buffalo News in 2008 – I am re-posting it today because Former President Donald Trump called Vice President Kamala Harris “retarded” while attempting to convince top Republican donors to pour more money into his campaign, The New York Times reported Saturday. In most homes a […]
Noa was due on my birthday but, of course, she had her own plans! Now we’re celebrating together—Noa style, adoring, adornment and all! #Birthday #Nana #Generation #Celebration #Diva #foodanddrink #RaisingJess #Daughter #Granddaughter #Birthday
From falling for 2-cute tomato plants in a big box store to hiring a Tomato Plant Hitman —discover the juicy tale behind the Toms!
Volunteering as a NICU Baby Rocker, I comforted fragile infants in a Level 4 NICU, providing essential touch and care. Touch is crucial for newborns, especially for those too weak to leave the incubator. Despite fears and mishaps, the experience was rewarding. My daughter’s own challenges inspired me to give back, and I am grateful for the privilege.
Book promo isn’t easy, but WOW! moments keep me going. When I receive your feedback about Raising Jess, It Reminds me why I do what I do!
I am Not a Whippet! I am an IGGY. But the worst inDOGnation, is my dog stroller. Oh, paw-lease! How did I succumb to this?
What is it like to write and promote a book? Epiphanies of a writer, discover the top 7 A-Ha Moments from writing ‘Raising Jess’ #Writer #Author #RaisingJess #Memoir #Motherhood #Parenting #Reviews #Success #NeverTooOld
Mitch’s hearing aids are off, and now my mumbling, as well as everyone else’s, is back. A funny short story about What she really meant by, “Do you play sports?”
My beloved Mom, DiaNNe (with two N’s, or you will hear it!), battled Alzheimer’s. This year is my mom’s fourth Yahrzeit, the anniversary of her death. The date is based on the Hebrew calendar, a lunar datebook with 29 monthly days alternating with 30 days. It’s too confusing for me to calculate, so I rely […]
I was a Princess Diana Fan. Wasn’t everybody? I wasn’t much of a Prince Charles (now known as His Majesty the King) fanatic at the time. Diana and I had more in common; she taught young children, and I also have a degree in early childhood. If that isn’t enough, we had our kids at […]
January 1st, New Year’s Day, is a time for new beginnings, even though it’s just the day after December 31st. Like the first day of school, it’s an occasion to start a new page. Such as, this year, I resolved that I will have better time management skills. I will attempt to put things away […]
A blank slate to start- as we enter 2024A metaphorical closing of 2023’s doorWhat are our hopes and dreams for this yearOf course, Health, Happiness and Peace – that’s clearBut if I sit down and ponder the world’s turmoilIt’s enough to make one recoilHow will Israel’s war end How will Jews around the world defendWho […]
Happy Anniversary, Mitch. Today, December 1, 2023, is our 44th wedding anniversary. Mitch and I were married in 1979. I remember when our parents were married for 25 years, and we thought that was unbelievable. 25 years sounded like an eternity, considering we were married for only 6-months. And now our marriage is 44 years, […]
I admit that I was ready to abandon our trip four times before finally convincing my husband, Mitch. MAYDAY! When pushed to a point, I can be very persuasive or, as Mitch may say, annoyingly relentless. But I was DONE! This is the tale of the beginning of the end of our RV trip and […]
We are on an RV trip, so many weird, funny, not-so-funny, and beautiful events have happened. Yet, I can’t write. Every time I put pen to paper, oh wait, that’s old school. Every time I put my finger on the keyboard, I am overwhelmed with the sadness and horrific scenes from Israel, and I stop. […]