Tag Archives: women

Peace Corps Postcard #3: Where’s Warren?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

What makes any experience memorable are the people you meet. My parents are still in touch with several people they met while serving in the Peace Corps. My mother, a justice of the peace, has officiated at a few weddings … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, food, Knitting, Recipes, travel, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

College Graduates: Finding their Place

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

By the end of this week, we’ll be driving home from Ohio, with our daughter, a new college graduate. With her diploma in one hand and a bartending license in the other, she’s hoping to find her place in the … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Books, commentary, daughters, Education, History, Museums, galleries, New York City | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Peace Corps Postcard #2-Cultural Exchange

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

This is the second installment in my mother’s stories about being a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tunisia. In comments to her first piece, many asked how this came about. My father was a poultry farmer who retired from farming in 1982. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family, food, interviews, Knitting, travel, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Birthday! Biking & Hiking!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

To celebrate my birthday (5/5), I wanted to cycle the Covered Bridges of Bucks County, PA. , all preserved bridges built in the later part of the 19th century. We had cue sheets from organized rides and opted to try the … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrations, Cycling, exercise, Family, Grandchildren, History, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Help Send Lesley Carter ‘Round the World!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Nothing will stop adventure seeker and blogger Lesley Carter.  I’m not sure how we first connected in the blogosphere but I have been an avid armchair traveling companion ever since.  Now she’s entered in a contest and has asked her … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, daughters, Education, environment, exercise, Family, interviews, parenting, Shakespeare, sports, travel, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Babes in Utero Learning Languages!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

Attention parents: Forget nursery school for your little ones.  Forget early language school.  Don’t bother worrying that they should learn Chinese by age 1. It’s too late. According to a new study, you missed the chance to give your cherished … Continue reading →

Posted in commentary, Education, Family, Grandchildren, parenting, teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Tangerine Tango Taste #5: Finding Faith

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

This is the last glimpse of Tangerine Tango! I hope your curiosity is piqued and you’ve ordered a  few copies! It’s healthy, like tangerines, sweet and sour like many citrus fruits, and proceeds are going to charity! This week I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, celebrations, daughters, Family, Grandchildren, holidays, Judaism, parenting, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Tangerine Tango Taste #3: The Non-Bloggers & A Giveaway!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

This week’s sampling of Tangerine Tango highlights the three writers in the anthology who aren’t bloggers. I hope they’ll consider blogging since their stories are so compelling. First, there’s Barbara Chapman. We went to high school together. Here’s a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, daughters, Family, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Tiny Tastes of Tangerine Tango

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

For the next five weeks, I’ll be posting excerpts from Tangerine Tango. Samples from the 12 writers’  contributions hopefully will tantalize you into wanting more— and buying the book. It fits into a pocket or purse and is a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, celebrations, Family, food, Reading, Recipes, travel, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

New Learning: Conquering My Fears

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

There’s nothing like watching the grandkids as they develop and learn new skills. My granddaughter took her first steps the other day; she was so delighted with herself. The eldest grandson, nearly 3, is learning to play chess, guitar, and … Continue reading →

Posted in commentary, Education, Family, Grandchildren, Knitting, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments