The Art of Listening
Most of us have come across an acquaintance and exchanged cursory hellos, been asked the customary, "How are you?" only to be left standing by ourselves, scratching our heads...
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Only moments before the lights went out, I had been pondering how I could get everyone out of their hibernation in order to spend a little time together...
View ArticleThe Magic of Cholent
The cholent request was, at first glance, innocent padding at the end of the message, yet somehow it seemed hesitant and cautious...
View ArticleFamily Meetings
Family meetings can provide an ideal occasion to share new information, problem solve together, and work on more positive and rewarding relationships...
View ArticleThe Invisible Caregiver
A portly gentleman in his mid-sixties collapses into bed each evening, exhausted and spent. His wife by his side, they are attached wrist to wrist with a cord in case she tries to walk out of the...
View ArticleA Letter of Love
In this world of instant gratification, instant marriages, instant divorces – in fact instant everything one can possibly imagine – here, right beside me, is proof that time is the ultimate test of...
View ArticleA Father's Gift
Bennie's memorabilia, cherished pieces of his life, remain hidden in a large container, reminders of another time, an era when handshakes sealed a business deal, when families gathered around the table...
View ArticleThe Survivor In All Of Us
She had kept her age from me all this time and unexpectedly revealed a part of herself which was no longer a taboo subject. It's as if she wanted me to know that she was old and vulnerable now...
View ArticleThe Hand of Time
I will walk with you through many doors. <br /> Though your pace is slower, I will take smaller steps, <br /> For your dignity is as vital as the air we breathe...
View ArticleBetween Two Worlds
Health crises, doctor’s visits, additional hospitalizations and a few prayers later, I was faced with another life-changing decision. Reflection and critical, painfully honest self-examination led me...
View ArticleThe Art of Listening
Most of us have come across an acquaintance and exchanged cursory hellos, been asked the customary, "How are you?" only to be left standing by ourselves, scratching our heads...
View ArticleOur Power Failure - An Enlightening Experience
Only moments before the lights went out, I had been pondering how I could get everyone out of their hibernation in order to spend a little time together...
View ArticleThe Magic of Cholent
The cholent request was, at first glance, innocent padding at the end of the message, yet somehow it seemed hesitant and cautious...
View ArticleFamily Meetings - Not Rocket Science, But You Can Feel Over The Moon About Them
Family meetings can provide an ideal occasion to share new information, problem solve together, and work on more positive and rewarding relationships...
View ArticleWe Are the Invisible Caregivers
A portly gentleman in his mid-sixties collapses into bed each evening, exhausted and spent. His wife by his side, they are attached wrist to wrist with a cord, in case she tries to walk out of the...
View ArticleA Letter of Love
In this world of instant gratification, instant marriages, instant divorces – in fact instant everything one can possibly imagine – here, right beside me, is proof that time is the ultimate test of...
View ArticleA Father's Gift
Bennie's memorabilia, cherished pieces of his life, remain hidden in a large container, reminders of another time, an era when handshakes sealed a business deal, when families gathered around the table...
View ArticleThe Survivor In All Of Us
She had kept her age from me all this time and unexpectedly revealed a part of herself which was no longer a taboo subject. It's as if she wanted me to know that she was old and vulnerable now...
View ArticleThe Hand of Time
I will walk with you through many doors. Though your pace is slower, I will take smaller steps, For your dignity is as vital as the air we breathe...
View ArticleBetween Two Worlds - Caring for My Mother
Health crises, doctor’s visits, additional hospitalizations and a few prayers later, I was faced with another life-changing decision. Reflection and critical, painfully honest self-examination led me...
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