by Deborah Lee Luskin | Apr 25, 2021 | Living in Place
This article about Clowns Without Borders appeared in THE GUARDIAN on Friday, April 23, 2021, an organization I’m connected to through its executive director, Naomi Shafer. I’m not just proud of her work; I’m in awe of it. Thanks, Deborah
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Mar 24, 2021 | Living in Place
It’s not about waving a flag. Americans who object to wearing a mask, claiming it’s an infringement on their civil rights, are not patriots no matter how many flags they pin to their lapels. The Bill of Rights enumerates Americans’ protected...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Feb 10, 2021 | Living in Place
Checking the News Like an Addict No one could be more surprised than I to be jonesing for Trump, but I’m still checking the news like an addict. I thought I was going to kick the habit of the thrice-daily news meals plus snacks, eager to see what the new outrage might...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Jan 20, 2021 | Living in Place
A red-white-and-blue Medicare Health Insurance card arrived in the mail with my name on it, even though I thought Medicare was for old people. Does this mean I’m old? Well, yes and no. When...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Dec 31, 2020 | Living in Place
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Even before my father’s death a few years ago, I was never too excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s been decades since I’ve stayed up till midnight. I was with my dad when he drew his last breath, the finality of which is profound. Not so...
by Deborah Lee Luskin | Dec 29, 2020 | Living in Place
Writing During a Pandemic Writing can be lonely even in ordinary times, so it’s important to find Community and Support. Find a Writing Buddy This can be as simple as finding a writing buddy and setting aside a time when you are both going to write. You can do this in...
