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Topics to Discuss (and Avoid) at Your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. It’s not just because of the food (though it is my favorite meal of the year). It’s also because we pause and express gratitude
In One Sentence, How Did I Make My Mark?
As I think about legacy, my mind goes to the question: How will you be remembered? You’ll be gone and unable to give that answer. The answer will come from others who
“You Don’t Have Cancer”
When I started writing this weekly blog five years ago, I never imagined it would evolve into so much personal stuff about Marvin. My plan was to impart estate planning tips
The Red File: A Plan for the End, a Gift for the Living
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about choosing your burial place, a somewhat morbid yet necessary question to ask yourself. In doing so, you not only choose your final
When Writing Your Will, Don’t Forget About Your Pets
Laurie and I don’t have a pet, but most of our friends do. We’re in the minority, as 66% of Americans have a pet. We understand that the pet becomes another member
Where Do You Want to Be Buried?
Where do you want to be buried? Sounds morbid, but it’s an important question to address. As Ecclesiastes teaches, “To everything there is a season…. A time to be born, and a
An End to Israel’s Two-Year Nightmare
We are living in historic times. It’s been two years since the horrific events of October 7, when Hamas terrorists committed the worst atrocities against Jews since the Holocaust. My family was
My 250th Post: “Write to Make Music”
When I was in high school, my senior English teacher considered me a terrible writer, and I believed her. It’s not that I didn’t try. I labored over my essays
“Don’t Let the Old Man In”
“Never Retire” is a motto I fully embrace. This blog has numerous posts lauding the benefits of staying engaged in meaningful daily activity. I’ve often said, “As long as my mind and
Talmage Boston: Epitome of “Tikkun Olam,” “Take It to the Limit,” and “Forever Young”
Relationships: It’s the number one tenet of the Blum family’s mission statement. First and foremost, we value relationships—with family, with friends, with the Almighty. We’re on the same wavelength with
Want a Better Quality of Life? Start with Better Sleep—Here’s How!
Sleep—just the word itself can conjure up all kinds of angst for those of us who struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. On this topic, I attended synagogue services last
What I Learned this Summer from Anne Frank
In my recent post about the Blum family’s “roots” trips to the Holy Land, ancestral home of the Jews, I stressed the importance of knowing your family heritage. Kids who know