February 4, 2021
Succumbing to a Broken Heart
Losing a child to suicide is unbearable. It is a heartache no one can heal.
Category: Children
February 27, 2020
My Ancient Virus
“My memory has something to say about the way trauma has altered my body’s DNA, like an ancient virus,” writes … Read More “My Ancient Virus”
February 14, 2020
Love as Strong as An Ox
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! What’s it like to make your way through life with someone? Roz Chast has quite a unique … Read More “Love as Strong as An Ox”
February 5, 2020
My Starter Home — Three Decades Later
Thirty years ago today, I moved into what I assumed would be my “starter” home — an 820-square-foot house where … Read More “My Starter Home — Three Decades Later”
January 15, 2020
My Absent Father
I wish I could wake up on Monday mornings — the first day of the work week — without my … Read More “My Absent Father”
September 24, 2019
Dear Dad
“I want something from Daddy that he is not able to give me . . . . It is only … Read More “Dear Dad”
September 17, 2019
On A Roll
A couple of weeks ago, the head of marketing for my one client called me and asked, “Is this ‘Drive-Thru … Read More “On A Roll”
March 14, 2019
Selling Your Soul
What’s worse? Wealthy parents paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to get their kids into prestigious universities and colleges? Or … Read More “Selling Your Soul”
March 6, 2019
Little Lighthouses
Ever perfunctorily greet and walk past a stranger at 8 a.m. on a Sunday morning who then yells after you, … Read More “Little Lighthouses”
January 11, 2019
None of It Mattered
Two days ago, I witnessed a heartbreaking tragedy unfold on Facebook. I still can’t shake it. A month ago yesterday, … Read More “None of It Mattered”