In my lifetime, I have had four last names. Perhaps you are wondering how this is possible. Well, here’s my story: Berman I was born a Berman. This seems like a pretty simple name. However, would you believe there were people who pronounced it “Beerman?” Why would they think that? […]
Linda Miller
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Being a Good Friend “Oh, please,” Ruthie begged. “I don’t know, Ruthie, I’m dating Bob, and I’m not really interested in meeting anyone new.” “Well, it’s not as if you’re gonna marry Bob. Com’on. I’m really in a man dearth. Besides, I haven’t seen you in weeks. It’ll be fun.” […]
On the third ring, I realized it was not a dream. Fumbling in the dark, I grabbed the receiver before it could ring another time. “Hello?” “Mrs. Miller?” said a serious but unfamiliar voice. As I struggled from sleep two thoughts collided: What time is it? and This is not […]
You’ve heard people talkof their “better half.”For some, that’s probably true.Others? I wonder…Are they just words?Maybe even mocking words?Perhaps But I want you to knowYOU are my better half.YOU bring out my best.YOU show me the way to bekindconsideratelovinghelpfulto take another perspective. You make me feel realvaluableworthy.Without you, I can’t be […]
Carefully, I folded the finished dress in tissue paper and placed it in a Macy’s box, which I covered with expensive foil, girlie birthday paper and a big red bow. I was filled with anticipation. It was my niece Karen’s birthday, and she was turning seven in 1972. She was […]
I’m writing this story for my sister, Ellen Lumsden, in her voice. Steve and I recently had new carpet installed throughout our house. Before they started, the workmen instructed us to unplug all electronics including the cable box. When the workers were finished, Steve plugged everything back in and went […]
Once You were God’s neighborhood Hickory, Oak, Maple making homes for robins, wrens and their four-footed friends. Once you stood tall, proud sometimes glistening green with azure cloak; other times blanketed in white or wearing icy diamonds. Now Gaia is ravaged, slain her brave soldiers mercilessly attacked. Giant trunks split […]
I was very pregnant with my first child when the High Holy Days were approaching. Rosh Hashanah began at sundown on September 22nd, and Yom Kippur began eight days later on the 30th ending on October 1st. Needless to say, I was very excited, eager, and yes, a bit scared. […]
When we were kids back in the 1950’s, Ocean City, Maryland was not the hub it is today. Everyone went to Atlantic City, New Jersey, which is what our family did every year for a three-day weekend vacation. Later in the summer, my parents would return for a weekend by […]