“It’s like he’s got it written on his forehead: FLU. The pink cheeks, the runny eyes, the high fever.” That…
Getting to Know You
A few weeks ago a dear friend asked me, “So, what’s she like?” I loved the question. I loved that…
A Year Ago Today
A year ago today I sat on this couch and said goodbye. The previous couple of days, after we found…
A Rainbow Birth Story
By the time the big day finally rocked around, I was so done. Done with the anxieties of a pregnancy after…
The Limbo Before Labor
The last few weeks of pregnancy are such a weird time for me. My hospital bag was packed weeks ago. Baby…
Something Instead of Whining
When the inspiration strikes to write at the moment, all I want to do is whine. About how tired I…
Babe, You’re Gonna Need a New Yoga Block
I’m on the way to work, sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic on my new one-hour daily commune, when my husband calls…
Staying Present on a Rough Day
Wow, that was a really tough afternoon. Granted, I’ve been kind of off all day. The afternoon probably never stood a…
I Want to Be Like a Tree
I want to be like a tree, with my feet firmly rooted to the ground and my soul free to…
On Patience and Parenting
I think I just drove home behind the worst driver in Tel Aviv. He pulled out from a driveway with…