It hits me again. The blank page, the cursor winking at me. Thoughts in my head swirl, but no stream of coherence comes out. I grab this idea, to free write about writer’s block. Is there a solution? What makes nothing something? Perhaps it is not a lack of topics to write about. Maybe itContinue reading “Writer’s Block is Back”
Monthly Archives: August 2023
The Story Behind My Name
My mom named me after the woman who sponsored my family to come to the US in the late 1950s. This woman was married to a man who owned an oil company. They had four boys, the youngest one was about the same age as my brother who was three years old at the time.Continue reading “The Story Behind My Name”
Assess and Renew
The back-to-school season is quickly approaching us in many regions of the United States. This brings a brand-new start for some students and a continuation for others. I am told by a friend that this is the month of Elul, the last month of the Jewish year. It is a time for reflection of one’sContinue reading “Assess and Renew”
Reading for Pleasure
One habit that I enjoy daily is reading for pleasure. During the course of the day, I read quite a bit. For school, there is obligatory reading which I mostly enjoy. Then during my study breaks, I read for fun. This summer, I am participating in an adult reading list, sponsored by our local library.Continue reading “Reading for Pleasure”
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