Finding Comfort
About one of my cherished friends, I’ve often thought that in times of stress, being with him is like diving into a bowl of mashed potatoes. And I mean that in the best of ways.
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Family Food Favorites
Growing up, I never appreciated the sophistication of my mother’s menus. It was a time when canned fruits and vegetables were the rage. But every summer evening at our table, Mom began our dinner meal with a first course of fresh melon, and every winter evening, it was ruby red grapefruit.
Photo by Martin Parr
Reflection
As I head into Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, I’ll be holding this reflection in my heart from Kurt Vonnegut.
Who’s Your Match?
Today, a woman in my ballet class who I think is about 40, was wearing a solitaire ring on a chain around her neck. When I asked her about it, she said, “I’m married to myself.” I loved that and thought, things have really changed.
Illustration by Lisa Congdon
Cocktail Hour
What a weighty week it has been, starting with a New Year’s celebration, and ending with a close friend who’s father just passed. You – FPS readers – are always on my gratitude list, as is another day with my beautiful dog Rose. Time for a cocktail!
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