

Betsy Goldstein's Book Club
Before our Bennett High reunion in Buffalo in 2015, I had not seen or spoken to Betsy Goldstein since the prom in ‘65. After the reunion,...


Woody’s New Movie and My New Leak
Before the leak, we had 2 bathrooms. We’re down to one plus a room with a pail on the toilet, plastic covering the floor and sink, and a...


4 Birthdays and Some Wisdom
My friend, Cindy, turned 70 December 14 the date my ‘Finding Mr. Rightstein' editor, Kendra, turned something younger. I emailed Kendra...
Weinstein ‘n Franken ‘n Stuff
Since the Harvey Weinstein stuff broke, a day has not gone by without other men being called out, and women coming forward with Me Too...


4 Halloween Treats
Last week, two longtime friends took me out for my 70th birthday: Stephanie to an Italian restaurant and Cindy to a cool place in her...


Windows 10 and My Geek Squad
My new computer arrived last Wednesday. I was afraid to take it out of the box. A person from the Geek Squad arrived Friday. He took it...


My 70th Birthday - Rebecca
It’s been a while. My family, watching my grandchildren, writing, celebrating my 70th birthday, more writing and more celebrating have...
'Unusual Friend' Winners
Greetings from CA where I celebrated my birthday with my family and am now spending the week with my two little grandchildren, who make...


My Buffalo Friend, My Prison Fan, and a Contest for You
A conversation with my Buffalo friend, Ann, and my correspondence with my prison fan, James, are making my heart sing. James, whom I...


Aaron Burr, the Strand, and the Room Where It’s Happening
Before my Strand workshop Wednesday, I was nervous. I’m always nervous before a workshop or book talk. Then, 15 minutes before show...