The bitter sweet joy of a wedding. Some may say, for the parents making the wedding it’s a bittersweet event-having a child move out, verses gaining another child. I say there are much more immediate pulling forces at play. Admittedly, they are more superficial forces, but, many are bittersweet for the person making the simcha,…
Rivki Rosenwald
Beg, Borrow, Buy or Steal
The newest option is to rent a gown rather than buying one. My friend who was about to make her first wedding said she heard about this. She asked why she should pay so much money and not even get to keep her gown? I responded -that’s the advantage!! You don’t want to start accumulating…
What’s With Vacation Homes
Vacation homes! Did that just have a visceral effect on you? If so, then you are probably the proud owner of one! And know exactly what I’m talking about? Yet to make it perfectly clear, I’m going to simply say, oxymoron. This is defined as when two contradictory terms appear in conjunction with one another.…
You Nailed It
I passed by this store the other day, Jeannine’s Dream, such a wonderful name. Had such a lilt to it. Such promise. Such fantasy. The thing is, only the name was still there. So what was coming to fill this now empty space? Close your eyes -wiggle your fingers and toes, and I bet you…
After All, It’s Just A Salad
My daughter says I write about food a lot. Is that any surprise to you? After all, we eat a lot!!! We also think about food a lot. And talk about food a lot. In fact, it seems the only time we’re not talking about eating is when we’re talking about -‘not eating’!! You…
The Way You Make Your Bed is The Way You Sleep In It!
I guess it would be smart to walk in to our guest room once in a while and lie down on the bed and think, could I actually sleep in here? Have I at least tried to make it the best accommodation that I can? I know I can’t meet every adult’s requirements, but can I step it up a bit. Add a variety of pillows. Buy newer, softer, fresher bedding. Make sure the blinds work -not every neighbor needs to know that my guest is getting dressed!
Are You a Pretzel?
A complete stranger is practically lying in my lap. My feet are suspended over his or her head. After all, where else am I going to put them? I’ve got earplugs in my ears, an eye mask over my eyes and yet sleep completely alludes me. I call out, “anyone have a Xanax”? About 55…
Dispair and Hope in Israel
Hanukkah reminds us that we have the power to repel the darkness with light. Feel the darkness surround me. We are tired of the cruel murders; the savage shootings, the car ramming’s and barbaric stabbings. As I write, the funeral of Ezra Schwartz is coming to its final moments. I pray that by the time…
A Night Verses A Lifetime
Invite everyone you know- no keep it small? Have the beautiful view of the water- no the bigger dance floor? Use the caterer with a flare -no -the less expensive caterer! These are some of the struggles, and yes, even arguments you go through planning a wedding and that’s before you even get the other…
Picture This
Oh my gosh look at this gorgeous little baby. That was her at one year old. Oh and look at her here eating ice cream -all over her face. She was about three there. But now I can’t find her anywhere. Except on my cell phone! Remember those days of large picture albums? The hours…