Feb 7, 2013weatherTo Ski or Not to Ski?Have I ever mentioned to you how much I hate skiing? There’s the cold, and the ice, and the shlepping to a mountain. There are boots...
Dec 14, 2012celebrationsHow to Get the Most Out of Your Holiday VacationStep 1. Ignore TripAdvisor Every time I plan a vacation, I turn to TripAdvisor for advice, and you know what? That’s a baaaaad idea. ...
Dec 7, 2012childrenRemembering HanukkahHanukkah begins this year at sundown on December 8. This seems early to me, furthering the cultural belief system that Jewish holidays...
Dec 6, 2012Jewish humorAll I Want for Hanukkah is ChristmasDear Hannukah Harry, The first thing I want this year for Hannukah is Christmas. No offense to my People. I love being Jewish. It’s just...
Dec 3, 2012In The Scarsdale InquirerFor Zoe, with LoveThere is something about my seven-year-old daughter, Zoe, that makes people want to buy her stuff. Is she cute? Sure. Is she funny? ...
Nov 7, 2012YA literatureA Home Schooling Curriculum for the End of the World (With Reading List)One of the goals of a superb education is to ensure that the next generation — our children — are ready to compete in a global economy....