The Bookstore and my Grandchildren

by | Apr 25, 2014 | Editorial

bookstore When I’m not working – or reading – I love taking my grandchildren to the bookstore. My four-year-old will make a bee-line for the children’s section and judiciously choose not only a book for herself but for various siblings and cousins who are not there....

Haiku Poetry Review

by | Apr 18, 2014 | Editorial

haiku There's a wonderful new children's haiku poetry book called, Hi Koo, A Year of Seasons by Jon J. Muth. Koo is an adorable panda bear who accompanies the reader on a tour through the seasons. The book with its delightful illustrations invites cuddling up with a...

The Medieval Haggadahs

by | Apr 14, 2014 | Editorial

egypt I love perusing and studying books of illuminated medieval manuscripts. It's a special joy at this time of year, with Passover coming, to study the pages of medieval Haggadahs. Haggadahs are the books we use at the Passover seder that tell the story of the...

What are your hobbies or outside interests?

by | Mar 27, 2014 | Editorial

brain I enjoy studying fashion history and going to vintage shows, and I love vintage jewelry. I love to read and I’m forever buying books. I read a great deal about the new frontiers of brain chemistry and the implications of technology thereof. I am both fascinated...