Rituals
By: Heather Glass
Recently, I was browsing through the holiday cards at my local Walgreens, lamenting the fact that I’d most likely pull the same well-intentioned thing I... Read more >>
By: Norma Casas
Over the years, I have seen the women in my family getting ready for that last day of the year. It is a magical day... Read more >>
Our Daily Habits: Normal or Out of the Ordinary?
There are routine things that each of us does every day, week, and month, but how do we know what’s normal? Do I do certain... Read more >>
Hanukah: Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, Hanukah, Chanukah … what are you? Are you more than just a Christmas consolation prize? The Jews must really be G-d’s Chosen People if... Read more >>
Graven Images
Australians seem to love India. I love it so much I live there. India’s a brilliant place—all adjectives are applicable: vast, beautiful, incredible, exotic, breathtaking,... Read more >>
Forbidden Fruit
It’s 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Sweaters are making their way to the forefront of closets. Leaves are showing preliminary shades of red, yellow, and orange.... Read more >>
Job Searching 2008
I arrive at the crossroads of desperate lost souls and hopeful promises. I sign in at the marble lobby with the overly friendly receptionist in... Read more >>
Everyone, everywhere, has rituals: cultural or otherwise. (Reading in the same spot at your kitchen table each day suffices.) What are the rituals in your culture? What are the rituals that shape you? Your family? Tell us what you do. Tell us all about it >>
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