In Honor of Stephanie (a guest blog)
- Dear Readers: My dear friend, Stephanie, is one of the most empathic, talented, and wonderful people I have ever met. She is the author...
Aha or Oy Vey
Dorothy Parker's Ashes This was published in Dorothy Parker's Ashes last week. If you are a major producer or a talented, well-known...
We Said I Do. We're Still Doing.
We said “I do” on November 7, 2009. We are still doing. Happy Anniversary, Jonathan! I Love You! Below is my essay that Next Tribe...
Good Night Moon, Hello 75
In the great green room there was a telephone, And a red balloon And a picture of the cow jumping over the moon. On September 3, 1947,...
Lessons for a Shayna Madela
I am excited that Terror House Magazine published another essay of mine today. XXX Nancy Terror House Magazine JULY 9, 2022 |IN...
Before the Parade Passes By
The parade is happening. Now. On Fifth Avenue a few doors from my home. Gay pride. Pride in everyone. Everyday. In every way. Except no...
My Father’s Truths and Lessons
My father died 25 years ago, yet he still wakes me every day with his humor and wisdom. This essay about him was published in Next...
How I am Learning to Play Write
I am writing and posting this short blog on Sunday before The Tony Awards and after I met playwright Paula Vogel. We are in front of the...
Simultaneous Sessions
My essay below was published in Terror House Magazine. Simultaneous Sessions MAY 27, 2022 |LITERARY NONFICTION |BY NANCY DAVIDOFF KELTON...
A CA Afternoon Filled with Hugs with My First Best Friend
In California, with Inez, my first best friend, whom I met during the first 15 minutes of first grade 68 years ago.