Marti’s Review of Sidonia’s Thread
I recently came across this review of my first book, Sidonia's Thread, written a few years ago by blogger Marti of "What Has Been Read Cannot Be Unread." It's insightful yet a bit tongue-in-cheek: I don't often read memoirs of the middle class and unfamous. Actually,...
International Literacy Day
I bet you did not know that September 8th is International Literacy Day! It's one of the most important days of the year. As a writer, I know that it would be impossible to write without having read the work of other writers, including poets, historians, essayists,...
Super H, an Author with Unusual Talent
An unexpected storm hit the Northeast recently. Ancient trees that have endured many storms in the past just could not make it through this one. As a result, power was disrupted for residents, some for more than a week, and trees were uprooted along streets,...
Women’s Equality Day and World Humanitarian Day
August is the month that we celebrate Women's Equality Day and World Humanitarian Day. It is interesting that they both are celebrated in the same month! It's a time to reflect on the importance of women's right to vote and exercise their duty to influence the...
National Tape Measure Day
It seems absurd to celebrate National Tape Measure Day. I have noticed, however, when any electrician, carpet layer, plumber, window installer, carpenter, or other tradesperson does his or her work, the tape measure seems to be the most prominent tool in the arsenal...
LYA School Honors Hanna on its 75th Anniversary
I am so grateful to be honored by the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy (LYA) as one of four honorees, who are school alumni, to help celebrate their 75th year as a school. The virtual celebration will be on Monday, June 29 at 7:30pm at www.lya.org. I happen to be the...
Mother’s Day, 2020
My mother died on Mother's Day, that second Sunday in May when we Americans celebrate motherhood by paying homage to the women who sacrifice so much for the sake of their children. That's how my first book in the Sidonia trilogy, Sidonia's Thread begins. It was a...