My Story. Part Two.

“As we got older, the fact that our parents were deaf became more and more advantageous to my brother and me… ” By Donna Wetjen

Hot Chocolate in Belgium

Plus a new prologue. Yup, there’s more. A life lesson, a meditation, and more. One of our main sources of unhappiness is "wanting." By Sandra Novick.

My Story. Part One.

“People tend to be surprised that deaf culture is a ‘thing,’ but it is…I invite you into the world I grew up in, as a hearing child.” By Donna Wetjen

The Smell of Love.

"With ignorance and earnestness, she killed every plant she tried to grow, but she couldn’t stop mint from thriving." A beautiful story, by Ann V. Pogue

How to Inadvertently Alienate People.

About Berlin: An “innocent” conversation about Berlin gone amiss. Why? Could be the American propensity to brag vs. the German way—to humblebrag. Helene Munson tells us more.

How Lucky are We.

Sharing a day with time for diversions. How fortunate we are to live here. Counting blessings. By Sandra Novick

Wedding Season...

June is just around the corner and wedding season really seems to be a “thing” again! The things we remember. By Angela Rieck.

3 Proven Tips

To aging “exuberantly.” More Life Hacks. By Sandra Novick

A Different Kind of Easter this Year.

The kind when you get a tattoo. Really. The scent of honeysuckle and a love story of sorts by Donna Wetjen.

Women’s History Month

The true story of “where Monopoly came from!” To celebrate Women’s History Month, this year I am going to profile Lizzie Magie. “Who? I hadn’t heard of her either.” By Angela Rieck

The Golden Years

Sunny skies, a stress-filled world, “golden year decisions,” my friend’s bike crack-up, and a morning walk through Sag Harbor. It all comes together. A bit of a ramble by Sandra Novick.

Turning Again Toward Home

An essay about getting “unstuck,” by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

“Letting go gives us freedom..." Thich Nhat Hanh