Tai Chi calls us to relax but not to collapse, to be soft but strong. I feel empowered by that. It feels good to be strong …

I love being useful, but lately I am learning to embrace moments of uselessness.  My constant drive to be helpful gets in the way- it …

Having an Italian daughter-in-law is a fashion commitment.  When Carolina and Ido (my son) were planning their wedding in Israel, I warned her that some …

October is breast cancer awareness month. I don’t think there is one family who doesn’t have a member who has or had breast cancer. I lost …

This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to join a afternoon-into-evening wedding.  It warmed my heart to be a part of my dear friend’s …

My son is getting married this month and my heart is filled with many tender feelings. I sit with the different stages of his life …

When I travel to see my family or when family comes to visit me, I aim to make as few plans as possible and to …

We often think we know ourselves and those closest to us. We think we know our children, partners, friends and how they will respond when …