My Triad of Author Visits
Thanks to all my hosts and attendees at my triad of author visits to Longmeadow, Mass. Adult Center, Ludlow, Mass. Senior Center, and Colchester, CT's Cragin Library. It was a very warm welcome at all three venues and appreciation of my inspirational story of two...
Nineteenth Anniversary of 9/11
Nineteen years have passed since the tragic death of 3,000 souls on September 11, 2001. The bravery of all those who lost their lives in Washington, New York, and on Flight United 93 will stay in our memory forever. It was sad to see a world that could cause such...
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...