

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...


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...


Mom's Lessons On Love
By Nancy Davidoff Kelton Photo: My mother, sister Susan and little me in front of our house at 703 Crescent Avenue, Buffalo New York...


Gratitude
Gratitude emerges amid pandemic disruptions This was published April 28, 2020 in The Buffalo News. Love 'n Stuff 'n Good Health, Nancy...


My Pandemic Thoughts and Gratitude
Dear Readers: My below essay was in THE FORWARD. Stay well. XXX nancy April 23, 2020 Nancy Davidoff Kelton During a pandemic too, I...