Stories abound of Jewish people who grow up warm and secure in their faith. Those for whom the eight days of Hanukah didn’t compete with Christmas: Jewish nurses, firefighters, and doctors (the ones my mother wanted me to marry) who took Christmas Eve shifts to ensure that their Christian brethren were home for the holidays—the … Read more
Shopping for Mother’s Day: difficult, expensive, typical (flowers! perfume! chocolates!) presents? Receiving presents? Yay!!! Stealing ideas? Smart. Below are some of the best (ethical, small business, useful, uber-pleasing) presents my family found for me. Gardening Overalls from Duluth Trading Co. Yes, I am in love with these. Pockets? Do you want pockets? Zipped pockets for … Read more
Presents!! In opposition to the Scrooges of the world, I love giving presents, finding presents, and getting presents! (Though I do have to lock down my desire to do one for them, one for me.) I do, however, work at buying from places that benefit others, from small biz, and from museums and library shops. … Read more
Feb 1st is National Dark Chocolate Day Raise your hand if you knew Feb 1 was National Dark Chocolate Day. I know, my hand is also down—but I’m ready to celebrate. (I plan to consider this an auspicious sign for THE FASHION ORPHANS book launch on Feb 1. Like maybe someone will buy me chocolates?—I’m … Read more