If ever there was a loaded question, this one is it: Are you the kind of mom-in-law or father-in-law who gets all bent out of shape if your married kids don’t (gasp) call you regularly? We all know the stereotypical conversation between Billy Crystal anyone who has a Jewish… Read More
Visiting the sick is an art, not a science. In Hebrew, we call this act of performing any kindness to family of sick people– bikur cholim. Recently, I have been laid up in bed for many months, due to a broken ankle, and I have been the recipient of this mitzvah (good deed) by so many… Read More
My grandsons, BZ and YY came to visit me yesterday. The first thing that came out of the 3 year old, YY’s mouth was pure, unadulterated confidence and passion. “Omi, guess what?” he said to me with a huge smile. “I put on my bathing suit all by myself, and… Read More
Nowadays, my friends and I talk about orthopedic ailments. Now I admit that my own not-so-recent ankle break, and subsequent surgeries makes this topic of particular interest to me. But I’ve since notice that others are fascinated with these issues. That is, everyone seems to have a story about their… Read More
Well, folks, it’s finally here! After two years of posting on my Bubby Blog, updating it every now and then, and giving it some fresh looks, new photos, and interesting items in the sidebar… I decided to take the plunge and give my blog a new facelift. I had visions… Read More
