Miriam Green
Holidays
What a hoot! I spent a glorious day with my dad and brother Simon in Netanya. They had been staying there for a few days’ vacation when I...
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Miriam Green
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Miriam Green
- Aug 1, 2018
- 3 min
Wings to the Mind
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato Music truly animates...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 27, 2017
- 3 min
Genetics
There is no escaping the similarities between us. Mom and I look alike. We dress alike. (We both wore blue dresses on Rosh Hashanah, and...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 18, 2017
- 3 min
Unanticipated Joy
It has been two weeks since their move—a week since my brother Simon left—and my parents are firmly ensconced in their new home. Thanks...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 28, 2016
- 4 min
We Look Alike, We Talk Alike
When I was younger, I remember visiting a friend with a new baby. I must have obsessed about the baby crying, worrying and wondering and...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 21, 2016
- 6 min
Dear Abby
I grew up singing John Prines’ song “Dear Abby,” a humorous look at the kinds of people who write to advice columnists. Be satisfied with...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 16, 2015
- 4 min
Time On My Hands
Mom’s watch is missing. The digital gold-plated watch she got from her sister as a birthday present a few years ago. Gone. We’ve looked...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 9, 2015
- 3 min
Trying to Understand
What a relief to come home to a quiet house. When I got back from visiting my parents, I actually looked forward to doing the laundry, to...
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Miriam Green
- Sep 2, 2015
- 3 min
Overwhelming Sadness
Sometimes—like now—I feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of taking care of my Mom. What if, when she’s with me, she can’t be reasoned...
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Miriam Green
- Aug 19, 2015
- 3 min
Poetry, Please
How is it that poetry can stir such strong memories? I accompanied my mom to her monthly poetry class where they read and discuss poems...
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