JessicaR
A Blast From the Past
I wish I could be magically transported to my childhood and adolescent years, for these were the years where I was carefree and had fewer responsibilities. My memories of my childhood are rich and...
The Tradition of Passover That I Grew to Learn
The anxiety I felt was comparable to walking into a college classroom three minutes late. The moment you notice your professor and other students’ eyes staring down at you. As I prepped for this...
Facing My Fear Head-On
Fear has made my heart race and invaded my dreams because of a medical procedure I feared. My fear was to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Fears and anxieties can overwhelm us at any point...
The 2020 Holiday Season
We are officially in the holiday season of 2020, and it feels very different for each of us. Excitement is still the feeling I get, as I will try my best to make the...
Turning 40 in 2020
Naturally, turning 40 years old has its own hardships and reflections. But as I approach my 40th birthday this month, I have to face the facts. I am not as young as I used...
Rain, Shine, or COVID-19: Other Ways to Still Celebrate Halloween
Many of our children, and maybe even some of us adults, look forward each year to the festive holiday of Halloween. We look forward to getting dressed up and dazzling ourselves in fun and...
Pet Peeves of the Never-Ending Summer of 2020
This summer, the "Summer of COVID-19," has changed our daily routines drastically - mask-wearing in public, the lack of indoor dining, and the closings of summer camps for our children. It has also led...
Summer Camp: Virtual Style
It's pretty safe to say that most of us will not forget the year of 2020. We have been enduring a bizarre time in our life with lots of unexpected changes. It began with...
A Sweet Addition
It is very simple. But it wasn't simple to get to where we are today. Weeks of uncertainty created strong emotions and lots of tears for my 8-year-old daughter. It really took a toll...
A Big Thank You to Our Extraordinary Essential Workers
Everyone makes sacrifices, not only to protect ourselves but to also protect others. However, essential workers put themselves at even higher risk daily. Thank you to all the essential workers who have displayed empathy...