Category Archives: Holiday

Latkes for Santa Claus

Posted on November 15, 2021 by janie

It’s that time of year again! Once we see Halloween in the rear view mirror, the rest of year zooms by in the fast lane. This year Hanukkah is only a few days after Thanksgiving. And when the last candle … Continue reading →

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Counting Latkes

Posted on December 11, 2018 by janie

Every Hanukkah the women in our family gather for the traditional latke making event. Kitchen counter space is cleared. Cookie sheets wait in anticipation. Oil is poured. Potatoes, eggs and onions are chopped. And as we’ve been doing for years, … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the Creeping Cabinet

Posted on December 17, 2015 by janie

“The Curse of the Creeping Cabinet” by Tina Ferraro It’s hard to scream or to run for your life when you’re frozen stiff as a board. Even when the reason you’re frozen is blood-curdling panic. There I was, Ella Sanderson, … Continue reading →

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Father Does Know Best

Posted on June 21, 2015 by janie

My dad reading to his three grandchildren Today is my third fatherless Father’s Day.  That’s not to say that my dad isn’t with me.  Because he’s always in my heart. When I was growing up, my father brought in the bacon.  All … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Claus and the Princesses

Posted on December 18, 2013 by janie

  For our second interview, Mrs. Claus suggested we meet at the Polar Spa & Meditation Center, located at the far end of the Village. After a wonderful mud bath and massage we sat in lounge chairs wrapped in warm … Continue reading →

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Meet Mrs. Claus: The Woman Behind the Man who Drives the Sleigh

Posted on December 10, 2013 by janie

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MAN WHO DRIVES THE SLEIGH During this time of the year one man in particular receives all the attention. Yes, Santa Claus is no stranger to the limelight, but as we all know, behind every successful man … Continue reading →

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Latkes made with love

Posted on October 21, 2013 by janie

I love family traditions. And none holds a more special place in my heart than the day the women in our family gather together to make potato latkes for our Hanukah dinner.  (Which come early this year. In fact, Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Then: Sliding Home Now: Step Up To The Plate

Posted on November 17, 2012 by janie

THEN: SLIDING HOME NOW:  STEP UP THE PLATE When I was in college, I used to love to come home for the holidays.  I would barge through the front door, drop my dirty laundry on the washing machine, hug my … Continue reading →

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