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Vows in a Time of Quarantine
Family ➤ August 20, 2020

Vows in a Time of Quarantine

Our rabbi was a seasoned pro for which my control issues were no match. He cautioned us to create a set of questions vs. something more drawn out. I now recognize — and appreciate — that he was trying to steer us clear of a simcha turned shonde — ie: a ceremony that lasts longer than 20 minutes.

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Health + Wellness ➤ May 7, 2019

Final Stretch

I realized I was pregnant on my thirtieth birthday. I had been nauseous all week, and my boobs were as sore as they were when they sprouted in junior high school — a symptom I’d...

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Entertainment ➤ October 7, 2018

Going to the Show

I started my day with zen intentions. I earmark Saturdays for early morning pilates followed by a stroll through the area’s farmer’s markets. Quaint, reliable, and relaxing. There’s a certain comfort in waking up by...

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File Facade
Family ➤ May 11, 2018

File Facade

Looking back, it feels weird to share that my grandparents kept “files” on each of their ten grandchildren. Even as cracks in our closeness became painfully obvious over the years, I held on to the...

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Redefining “Home”
Family ➤ November 29, 2017

Redefining “Home”

I’ve always referred to trips back to Michigan as “going home,” but having spent the better part of my post-grad adult life in New York, it would only seem logical to adjust my rhetoric. But...

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Uncategorized ➤ October 22, 2011

Gutenberg Blocks

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Recipes ➤ August 19, 2018

Tofu Tales

My love for tofu has roots, and they run deep. The first time I tried it – pre-vegetarian days – was when I was in the 8th grade. I went to a local Thai restaurant...

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Reflection ➤ December 3, 2010

And One for Good Luck [my birthday in review]

I’ve always been a birthday person. I’m not sure that I believe that there’s a limit to how often you should celebrate yourself, but I’m certain it’s more than once per year. It’s for that...

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Food ➤ July 9, 2013

The Perfect Poach

Poached eggs were, until recently, a mystery to me. I was unsure of how to order them (over-easy, over-hard?), and was intimidated at the thought of preparing them. This was all true until last week....

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