The holiday season has officially begun now that the tree in Rockefeller Center has been lit. If you are gathering with loved ones this season, please be safe (masked, vaccinated, etc.) as we are still in the midst of a deadly pandemic. If you do not feel comfortable gathering for any reason, do not allow…
My first trip to the beach this year involved lots of sun, a refreshing breeze, and water too cold for me to get into. I enjoyed watching others enjoy the water though. Rockaway Beach, 6 June 2021. Far Rockaway (New York), USA.
After receiving the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in New York City yesterday evening I became curious about why and how Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) are issued for products (such as the COVID-19 vaccines) that are not yet approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The two main pages where I found…
Yesterday I attended a bat mitzvah for the first time. It was via Zoom, so I was able to bear witness to my young friend’s entrance into Jewish womanhood from the comfort of my own sofa. While the whole experience was moving—I wept happy tears watching as she co-led the chanting and then read from…
I attended my very first Pride parade in 2010. The experience was both affirming and shocking. I became aware of my queerness in my 30s, so being part of the wider community was still new to me. Being around thousands of queer and queer-affirming people warmed my heart. What shocked me, however, was the number…
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