I grew up at a time when adults admonished children never to talk to “strangers”. My interpretation of that rule meant anyone that wasn’t...

Happy April Fool’s Day! It’s hard to play jokes during a pandemic without coming off as overly alarming. So I am settling for ordinary...

It's official. I have broken up with my most silent year. Even with zoom meetings and...

The challenges we’ve experienced in 2020 evoke the twists and turns of one of my favorite holiday movies, It’s A Wonderful Life. In the...

It's autumn in New York, and only two months until this year ends. Most of us won't be sorry to see it go! The changes in our lives range...

Since March, I have been writing about how connection benefits us, especially during a pandemic. Each month, I organize thoughts from my...

From the time I was a little girl, I have always been a voracious reader. One of my favorite authors when I was in grade school (as it...

I can’t even begin to guess all the ways you have been affected by the pandemic. Each of us is taking stock and gaining perspective as we...

I arrived back in New York City, from a trip to Washington, DC. I marvel not only at how life has changed in a month, but also how much...

I had planned to begin writing an email to you every two weeks...