Category Archives: Hanukah

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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Buried in the Barn

Posted on December 8, 2015 by janie

(photos by the phenomenal Betty Bishop) A wind whistled across the barn and blew right through my bones. This was the coldest winter in forever. Even too cold to snow. I stood at the bottom of the ladder and looked … Continue reading →

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Funny New Parenting Book!

Posted on December 5, 2015 by janie

Two of my friends, Norine Dworkin-McDaniel and Jessica Ziegler have created one of the funniest, most intelligent books on parenting:   Science of Parenthood: Thoroughly Unscientific Explanations for Utterly Baffling Parenting Situations. You need to make buy cheap cialis lifestyle changes … Continue reading →

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How Hallmark Saved My Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 27, 2014 by janie

I never thought this could happen, but it has! Read about it here! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Writing too as discovering the best tips is my pill – my very own http://robertrobb.com/2017/06/ levitra sale! I can … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Book Lover’s Gift Guide

Posted on December 2, 2014 by janie

Happy Holidays and Happy reading! This gift guide was compiled by Audrey van Petegem and Suzanne Letourneau of the ballyhoos, who support Indie Authors with their Branding and Marketing needs. Men needs to probe cialis generika take little care when … 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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