thestarfishjournalsStaying home for the holidays…It took about 8 months…but COVID finally made me ugly cry. We’ve all been adapting to the changes and restrictions, I’ve become a pro at…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
thestarfishjournalsAn impatient outpatient.Live long enough, and you probably end up with several chronic health conditions. At least, that’s true for me. I’ve got a great team of…Nov 23, 2020Nov 23, 2020
thestarfishjournalsYou’ve Got Mail!Late one Friday night, while doomscrolling Twitter, I decided to check my email. There was a message from my email provider (sent after…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
thestarfishjournals30 Days for 15 MinutesIn late August, 2019 my parents (both in their 90s) went out to dinner. My dad stumbled in the parking lot, fell backward and hit his head…Sep 17, 2020Sep 17, 2020
thestarfishjournalsAccidental EducationIt’s been a while since I’ve written anything to post. Partly, it’s because after 5+ months of our current reality, we have fallen into a…Aug 23, 2020Aug 23, 2020
thestarfishjournalsI Didn’t Want to Be Right This TimeI didn’t want to be right this time. I really didn’t. I am watching our positive COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations and deaths soar here…Jul 12, 2020Jul 12, 2020
thestarfishjournalsFashion StatementI work as a special educator for infants and toddlers with disabilities. For years, I would get in my car and head out to visit young…Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
thestarfishjournalsWriting to Your Representative about Black Lives Matter — A Beginner’s GuideAs of about 2 weeks ago, I am now “officially” a New Yorker. I’ve lived here for 5 years, have yelled at people for not letting riders off…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
thestarfishjournalsNo, that’s not okay.I recently heard from my mother, who lives alone in a small town She shared a story of violation — of her space, her rights, her home. My…May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
thestarfishjournalsJust Wear a Mask, Please.My mom is 93 and lives alone. She has some health concerns, and recently hurt her back. After some soul-searching, I came to the…May 25, 2020May 25, 2020