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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
Photo album: Remembering Mom, 1917-2010
February 9, 2010
This post is all about how my mom died. It was profoundly moving, sad, peaceful, loving. Death has it's own magic. What a healing experience.
Final vigil: my mom is now in hospice
January 17, 2010
My mom has been moved to hospice and the experience is emotionally wrenching. But we're getting through it with the help of music therapy and my MacBook laptop.
Gray day reflections as the fall semester ends
December 5, 2009
I'm looking for something, mucking around in my feelings and the things I need to do -- and be. Thank goodness for the people and cats who make up my community and keep me sane.
Feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving made us very happy
November 26, 2009
My daughter and I spent Thanksgiving at the Bowery Mission, feeding the homeless. It was hard, inspiring work that got us beyond our comfort zone.
Made a new bed quilt. Don’t touch it, dude.
November 24, 2009
I've always enjoyed quilting but this one was extra special. Made a beautiful comforter for my single woman bed. Happy to snuggle alone in it.
Pete Hamill chats about love, writing & more
April 12, 2009
The eponymous New York newspaperman Pete Hamill also teaches at NYU's journalism department. He visited with my class and shared tons of wisdom about life and writing.