Category Archives: relationships

Somewhere In The Rainbow: Two Adored Fathers

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

(passed away June 18, 2013)  R.I.P. Louis Gurza (my cousin)  R.I.P. David Tal (my friend’s dad)

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Some of my Favourite Fathers, Including my own Dad!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

My dad, Gordon Levy, tops my list. He doesn’t have a website, but you can listen to him here. Next is my husband, Bergen Amren: the most devoted dad in the world and the wisest consultant in the universe. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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Sweden is a Magical Country

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

Bergen and Naomi are having a wonderful time traveling in  Sweden. Highlights include Bergen reconnecting with his father’s roots and Naomi loving her Swedish relatives. Apparently, Naomi wishes to move there one day.

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Appreciation Haiku

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

from complicated weighted – to calm-placated appreciated

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Long Distance Haiku

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

unravel me with electronic devices string me along with Skype

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My Synchronized Flowers Perform Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Swedish Meatballs”

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

You may recall this Portrait of my Husband at his Surprise Birthday Party last month. Little did he know there was another surprise in store for him: A trip to Sweden to reconnect with his father’s roots and to introduce … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling Felicitations

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Happy Birthday Fern!

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Spring Break…Spring Ache — Remembering My Mother

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

, In my family, the month of March has always been full of celebrations. My sister’s birthday, then my daughter’s, my parents’ wedding anniversary followed by my birthday, But since my mother passed away last year — on March 14th, … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Today my grown-up daughter celebrates International Women’s Day! Congratulations, Naomi!

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Ah…this eternal question has been answered many times by many wise women and wise men. Today, my favourite answer is Rabbi Ronnie Cahana‘s gem: “Love is kissing away the other’s fears.”

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