

My First Play: Written in Life's Second Half
Dear Readers: This essay was published on Next Avenue's website on May 7, 2021. XOXO Nancy My First Play: Written in Life's Second Half...


Two March Reads
I just read a play and a book, both inspired by smart, supportive friends. After the recent Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New...


From Page to Stage
The Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western NY Zoom staged reading of my play "Finding Mr. Rightstein" on January 21 was great fun. I love...


How the Pandemic Reunited Me With My Sister
Relationships I've had time to get clear about who and what is important. By Nancy Davidoff Kelton (This essay was published in AARP's...


I am Thankful
I take walks to the Hudson River to see if the Statue of Liberty is still standing. She is. And straighter since Joe Biden and Kamala...


Cheers to Great Teaching and The Strand
I'm zoom teaching tonight. 50 years I've been a teacher. Every so often something I read about teachers makes my heart sing. This is one...


Missing Ruth
Dear Readers: My essay, "Everything Ruth Bader Ginsburg" was published October 1 in "The Forward." I just bought a book of her quotes. I...


An Apple for Zoom Teaching
This was published September 8, 2020 in Next Avenue. WORK & PURPOSE 33 Reasons Virtual Teaching Has Made Me a Better Writing Instructor...


Celebrations of Work and Friendship
Renee signing my copy of “Piecing Me Together” at her book launch at Langston Hughes House. My talented onetime student, now friend,...


Carl and Mel, Of Course
In honor of Carl Reiner, all he was, and all he will always be to us, it is fitting that I share the last page of my book, "Writing from...