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Roses From My Father-in-Law (Even Though He's Dead): Everyday Magic, Day 392
After a day, I realized that to my shame, Gene didn’t just buy me roses but my mother-in-law also. Both of us would receive a dozen or...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Aug 22, 20111 min read


The Parallel Universe of Maura: Everyday Magic, Day 195
Sandy, Serina and I even talked about how this was a parallel universe, yet also the essence of reality and unreality. How could Maura be...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Jan 30, 20111 min read


Hanukkah Ends, Solstice Approaches: Everyday Magic, Day 144
Last night as I watched the Hanukkah candles burn, I thought about how quickly the shortest day of the year is coming toward us, like a...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Dec 9, 20101 min read


Abiding Grace: A Tribute to Grace Paley
Note: Grace Paley, one of the most amazing writers and activists of our time, died in late August. I wrote this after experiencing her...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Dec 4, 20076 min read