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Miriam Green

Dislocation

We were gifted a rare interaction with Mom this week. When we called to video conference, Mom was alert and communicative. Though she...

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A Movable Feast

This is what I tell myself: Don’t get upset, it’s not worth it. This is just Mom’s way. If you are frustrated, don’t let her know it. If...

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Birthday Blues (and Greens)

I had an “aha” moment this week, an epiphany produced by the videos my brother Simon found and transfered to the computer from 1966. When...

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Bras and Babka

Mom is forgetting how to dress herself. The most difficult item of apparel that she must negotiate is her bra. If you are a woman reading...

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Alone At Last

This is the first time in about two weeks that I actually have time for myself. What a blessing! With the cycle of Jewish holidays that...

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Cheesecake and Yahrzeits

Every time I tell Mom I can’t visit this week because of Shavuot, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah, Mom...

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The Past, The Present, Chocolate

Sometimes traveling to visit my parents is exhausting. I leave the house at 6:30 am to catch a 7:00 am train. That means getting out of...

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Freedom and Strawberries

Passover is a wonderful holiday but it involves extreme changes to routine including switching utensils, closing off cabinets, and buying...

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