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Miriam Green

Jul 29, 20203 min read

Dislocation

We were gifted a rare interaction with Mom this week. When we called to video conference, Mom was alert and communicative. Though she...

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Miriam Green

Jul 4, 20184 min read

A Movable Feast

This is what I tell myself: Don’t get upset, it’s not worth it. This is just Mom’s way. If you are frustrated, don’t let her know it. If...

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Miriam Green

Aug 25, 20153 min read

Birthday Blues (and Greens)

I had an “aha” moment this week, an epiphany produced by the videos my brother Simon found and transfered to the computer from 1966. When...

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Miriam Green

Jun 24, 20154 min read

Bras and Babka

Mom is forgetting how to dress herself. The most difficult item of apparel that she must negotiate is her bra. If you are a woman reading...

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Miriam Green

Oct 14, 20144 min read

Alone At Last

This is the first time in about two weeks that I actually have time for myself. What a blessing! With the cycle of Jewish holidays that...

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Miriam Green

Jun 3, 20143 min read

Cheesecake and Yahrzeits

Every time I tell Mom I can’t visit this week because of Shavuot, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah, Mom...

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Miriam Green

May 21, 20143 min read

The Past, The Present, Chocolate

Sometimes traveling to visit my parents is exhausting. I leave the house at 6:30 am to catch a 7:00 am train. That means getting out of...

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Miriam Green

Apr 23, 20143 min read

Freedom and Strawberries

Passover is a wonderful holiday but it involves extreme changes to routine including switching utensils, closing off cabinets, and buying...

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