“Who are you talking to?” I stage-whispered. It was early, too early for most of the regulars on Sophie’s call list. “Papa,” she whispered back, immediately turning back to the call, happily snuggled on the living room couch under several soft blankets. I stood, waiting for it to end; my father is not a big […]

The sound of ceramic hitting Mexican tile was unmistakable. The only question: What broke? I hauled myself off the couch to find Sophie in the kitchen doorway, a dish towel in hand, my favorite mug — sweetly shaped, with a pale pink floral pattern and an “a” to match Ray’s brown “r” version, so cute […]

  I’ve been spending quite a bit of time in synagogue. No, I haven’t found religion. It’s bar/bat mitzvah season. Those kids my friends and family had 13 (or so) years ago are all grown up (sort of) and many are participating in the traditional coming-of-age ceremony for Jews. I love watching these kids get […]