When I was young, I thought I could fly. I climbed atop a stack of wooden boxes wearing my Supergirl cape and took a flying leap toward my bed, but instead of the soft landing I’d anticipated I did a belly flop on the floor. I was five. I was as of yet unfamiliar with the laws of … [Read more...] about When I Learned to Fly
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IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH
I have COVID. My husband has COVID. Together we’re the infirmary in the sky on the 29th floor of our building here in NYC. We had to cancel our weekend plans to visit Sandy’s brother and sister-in-law for Sandy’s birthday. We’re quarantining for the next five days. Fortunately, I … [Read more...] about IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH
LIFE-CHANGING LOAF
I love bread. My last meal would be a loaf of my mom’s oatmeal bread, warm from the oven, each slice slathered in butter. Imagine my despair when I recently discovered I’m gluten-sensitive. No more of those lovely, airy loaves and chewy breads I’d once enjoyed. What was I going … [Read more...] about LIFE-CHANGING LOAF
BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
I have the world’s best birthday. I was born on the Fourth of July. I’ve never known the dreaded combination Christmas/birthday gift or dual Thanksgiving/birthday celebration, or gone trick-or-treating on my birthday, as other holiday babies have. Instead, I have a day off from … [Read more...] about BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY