Tag Archives: sadness

On Words: Sadness versus Depression

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

Sadness. I have been thinking about this word for the last few days. You see I attended a funeral the other day, and while funerals can be the recognition of a life well lived, they also envelope you in the … Continue reading →

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On Yom Kippur, I am reminded that I am an Orphan

Posted on October 1, 2017 by

The yahrzeit candles were lined up in a neat little row. We lit then as tradition dictates on Yom Kippur for our parents. It is a stark reminder that for all intense and purposes, both the husband and I are … Continue reading →

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On Words: Death, Mourning

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

This week marks the second year anniversary of my mother’s death. Well actually she died on the 26th of April, but this was the week that we sat vigil over her hospice bed. I was struck by this fact the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: My Jewish Year by Abigail Pogrebin

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

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Throughout our lives, we take different paths. We seek new adventures. We struggle through different times and quests. It is our way of understanding who we are, and where we come from. This is the story of one such journey. … Continue reading →

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