The Matzo Chronicles
Three life lessons from sheltering in place
It’s been a hard year in oh so many ways. Now, thankfully, in most parts of the United States, we’re starting to emerge from the fear and isolation of…
Act Two
Purging a lifetime of ‘stuff’ that nobody wants — except me
If you think you’re going to die, it’s best to clean up first. It’s bad enough to land in the emergency room with a safety pin in your underwear. But…
TV & Film
Film festival on aging adds to its ‘Legacy’ and goes virtual
Seniors who work for peace and raise their voices against hate and prejudice of all kinds are being featured in the Legacy Film Festival on Aging, said…
Seniors
After a fall, life is unpleasant. So take steps to prevent it!
I watch my 11-month-old granddaughter attempt to walk. She grabs a bar of the crib and pulls herself to standing. She balances on one leg, and swings her…
The Matzo Chronicles
At $3 a bagel, I might have to put myself in lox-down
Here in the Bay Area, sitting out the pandemic, I’ve developed a serious addiction. It’s surprising it’s taken so long. After all, I’m a native New…
Bay Area
How these women turned a cheeky joke into ‘Pandemic Panties’
Lynne Kipnis and Nancy Jones wanted women to start the day with a smile on their cheeks. That’s why they launched Pandemic Panties, a weeklong set of…
Bay Area
Senior homes reopen for visits after lonely year
Just over a year ago, Susan Cohen Grossman moved her 99-year-old mother, Abby, into the Reutlinger Community in Danville. It was a big day in more ways…
Act Two
Pandemic Shabbats offer lessons to carry forward
It’s Friday evening. The fragrance of cooked turkey breast with rosemary and roasted garlic potatoes fills the house. The dining room table is festively…
The Matzo Chronicles
Am I a Galatz from Galați? Part 2
Three years ago in this space I asked, “Am I a Galatz from Galați?” Well, since then, I’ve been taken on an unexpected joyride of genealogical learning…