The day my son was born I heard a mother scream but I didn’t initially know it was because her child was born stillborn. I don’t think about it often but upon occasion I remember seeing the father’s face and the mother. I was exhausted, elated and a little nervous but I remember my joy… Continue reading When Mothers Scream
Category: History
Maybe It Was A Bad Dream
It is almost a week since the worst pogrom in the last 80 years or so began. That is not a scientific number so don’t take it at face value but it is close enough for this story to begin. I haven’t slept well since I got the news late Friday night and I have… Continue reading Maybe It Was A Bad Dream
The Fury Of Heartache
It took 45 minutes to drive to the synagogue in Dallas where the rally in solidarity with Israel was taking place. I knew there were supposed to be at least 1000 people there and I wanted to be one of them because the terrorists need to know we’re not going away and my family/friends in… Continue reading The Fury Of Heartache
Is This What Aging Is About
The eye doc looked into my dilated pupils and said my pressure was good and then ran through a series of medical questions. I wanted to tell him my inner Orrie was flaring and that his bedside manner was about to bring it into full bloom but he adjusted his tone and whatever face I… Continue reading Is This What Aging Is About
