Maven Moment: Sunshine and Fresh Air
My grandma’s favorite month was June. Her rose bushes were in full bloom and the...
Maven Moment: The Hope Chest for Your Future
When my grandmother married on June 2, 1919, in Brooklyn, New York, it was common...
Maven Moment: Childhood Birthday Parties
When I was a child, birthday parties were big affairs. Plastic and paper ornaments and...
Maven Moment: Neighbors
Our family lived in the same house in Brooklyn for about 40 years. Grandma knew...
Maven Moment: Recycling Day
I remember my mother’s reaction when recycling became mandatory in New York City in 1989....
Maven Moment: Mother’s Days Past to Present
Grandma Jennie loved Mother’s Day. I could give her a bouquet of roses and a...
Maven Moment: Flowers for Your Soul
For the first time in a long time, I am growing plants from seeds. Like...
Maven Moment: Doing Laundry by Hand
Laundromats in my area have closed amid concerns about coronavirus. Now, I’m presented with a...