by Hélène | Mar 16, 2023 | Musings
I realized quite recently that I have no hobbies. I’m an avid reader. I journal. I’ll walk my dog or meet a friend for lunch. I volunteer with women’s organizations. Are these hobbies? Hmmm… Kinda lame. I used to think I liked cooking but years of... by Hélène | Mar 1, 2023 | Musings
I thought when my girls were grown that parenting would get easier. I’m finding out it’s just different. For sure, the physical demands have eased. No more long nights up with a crying baby or late nights waiting up for a teen. No more schlepping babies in... by Hélène | Feb 17, 2023 | Musings
My husband Peter likes to fix things—he jokes that he’s a rare breed of “handy Jew.” His dream is to rebuild a vintage car someday. So when something goes awry in our house, he’s quick to jump in with his toolbox, whereas I’d usually pick... by Hélène | Feb 2, 2023 | Musings
A few months ago, during a routine physical, my physician found a lump on my thyroid. You know when they put their hand on your throat and ask you to swallow? That’s so they can feel for any masses. And I had one. The doctor explained that thyroid nodules are... by Hélène | Jan 18, 2023 | Musings
A few weekends ago, I went to the movies at the Chicago Music Box Theatre. I was keen to see a new release that was only available in theaters: Women Talking. The film is an adaptation of the Miriam Toews 2018 novel of the same name, which is based on a horrifying...