Last month I’ve been turbo-charged on beauty, and it all started with a silent encounter with a teenage girl. As I rode the light rail to the northern edge of the line, the compartment emptied until it was just the two of us, sitting opposite one another. She took out a prayer book, a common enough sight…
This month I came across a small story with a sweet message and mission. I’ve always believed in the power of giving and have felt that the best possible job would be that of a philanthropist. Until I have the funds to do that, I have a practice of donating a percentage of my business profits…
Today the siren went off at 10 a.m. to mark Holocaust Day. Israel is a country of sirens. Sirens mark this day and Memorial Day. And then there are the frequent sirens of ambulances, air raid practices and air raid alerts. Sirens make most people uncomfortable. When I was 9 I heard a siren pull…
Loving yourself is the biggest challenge you’ll ever face. You’ll probably have an easier time handling your annoying neighbors and family members than your own sweet, insecure, imperfect yet wonderful self. Yes, I’m talking directly to you – and to myself, as well. This past year I hit some big milestones. My husband…