Late afternoon on a beautiful day after Thanksgiving, these are my favorite humans standing in the sun-sparkled ocean. No filters or editing.

There’s always, always something to be grateful for, right? This morning, I’m thankful for the sky’s breathtaking sunrise. What amazing colors! The fiery intensity is surreal. No filters, no editing; this is exactly how the sky looked at 6 a.m.

While we’re in the midst of plans to enjoy a feast with friends and family, I hope we don’t forget to honor, and with gratitude, recognize the Indigenous Peoples. “Will you teach your children what we have taught our children? That the earth is our mother? What befalls the earth…

I bought some things that I subsequently needed to return which my son calls my “catch and release” program because I do it a lot. This time, I was in a rush. I picked the wrong kind of noodles and the wrong kind of applesauce, and a pineapple I discovered…

Now that it’s turning cold (not here, it’s seventy degrees right now) it made me think of that specific feeling of the warmth of the winter sun on your face. The word that describes this phenomenon is apricity. You can be absolutely freezing, but when that glorious ray of sunshine finds you, it’s uplifting, hopeful, and calming. However brief, to bask in an unexpected but significant gleam of winter sunlight is a wonderful and restorative feeling.

Are you thinking about what to serve this year for family gatherings? I swear, Angel Boy 2.0 could eat kugel every single day. It’s his most requested dish but I only make it a few times a year. Let me introduce you to one of our family traditions. My mom’s…

The Talmud (study or learning) is a compilation of ancient teachings regarded as sacred by Jewish people. It’s the link between the Torah and Jewish practice and beliefs. The Talmud is also a way to see and comprehend discussions between thousands of rabbis spanning centuries before the work was compiled…

My frustration level is OFF THE CHARTS. Here’s what I learned today. Since Angel Girl turned four years old, I needed a new car seat. When it arrived, I didn’t have too much trouble assembling it (although it took an HOUR) but I couldn’t figure out how to properly install…

The theme for 2023 is “Be Kind Wherever Possible”, to highlight the significance of kindness to be practiced all over the universe and in each part of our lives. The motivation behind World Kindness Day is to focus on the positivity and empathy that joins all of us. A crucial…