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In 2003, I wrote a column for the Cleveland Plain Dealer about New Years Resolutions. As in previous years, I aspired to read all of Proust, give up sugar, meditate daily, be nicer to my family, get up earlier, keep my desk … Continue reading →

This essay appeared in the Plain Dealer’s “Her Say” spot in 1997, a few years after my mother-in-law’s death. A family friend just asked for a copy, and when I dug the old clipping out,it seemed like a good thing … Continue reading →

I imagine I’m not the only one to put on my favorite music while I’m cooking. Then there are some pieces that are special to this season. Our regular Christmas cd’s are satisfactory accompaniment, except John’s Slovenian Christmas album. And he’s … Continue reading →

During this cookie season, my husband’s theory always comes up. To wit: women prefer crispy cookies, while men prefer chewy, soft ones. At a holiday party the other day, a lady fell into the appropriate demographic. When I offered her … Continue reading →

Recently one of my CSU students invited me to sit in as she defended her Masters thesis. (I’ll call her K.) I had helped K. with some Latin translation last semester as part of her research but hadn’t seen her since. … Continue reading →

I look forward to walking my dog in the park on beautiful days like this — letting him off-leash to run wild and free through the grass, breathing the fresh air, unfettered as his wild canine ancestors. Instead, he sniffs the candy … Continue reading →

I’ve often wondered if people would have children if they actually comprehended the length and depth of the commitment. Before I had kids, I sort of thought that at age six, you patted them on the head and sent them off … Continue reading →