Monthly Archives: November 2018

Lessons from the Lord (& Taylor)

Posted on November 29, 2018 by smaxreisert

In the dim light of late afternoon and amid the crushing movement of countless, busting human beings, the large “store closing” signs adorning every window of a very large building didn’t seem all that extraordinary. I was just trying to … Continue reading →

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All Together Now?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by smaxreisert

When my husband and I decided to move out to our “camp” (summer house) year-round, after our younger child graduated from high school, we began to think of all of the adjustments we would need to make—a longer commute to … Continue reading →

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Guardians of Community

Posted on November 3, 2018 by smaxreisert

This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about last Saturday’s shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue. The aftermath of the shooting involved a ritual that I have come to loathe. Each time I do it, I desperately hope it will be … Continue reading →

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