Author Archives: advicefrommarta

What the New Year May Bring

Posted on January 1, 2021 by advicefrommarta

I do not remember what, if anything, we did for New Year’s Eve 2019. I know what my expectations were. I thought the year would be about my son and his turning 13 and his bar mitzvah. For a while, … Continue reading →

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What If There Isn’t a Real World?

Posted on December 13, 2020 by advicefrommarta

One day we will no longer live in pandemic-world and I will be able to start a blog post with a phrase other than “The other day on Facebook.” But, we don’t live in that world yet. So … The … Continue reading →

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A Bodhi Tree of One’s Own

Posted on December 6, 2020 by advicefrommarta

Yesterday on the radio I heard that this coming Tuesday, December 8th, is “Bodhi Day,” the day that Buddhists believe Siddhartha became the Buddha. I’ve been interested in Buddhism lately. I’ve been interested in its beliefs and in the idea … Continue reading →

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My BIG Economic Theory

Posted on November 22, 2020 by advicefrommarta

I love small businesses. I have spent a large part of my career supporting them. I’m happy to spend a little more and order a book from my local independent bookstore instead of Amazon. I’m happy to get a Turmeric … Continue reading →

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Going Gentle Into That Good Night

Posted on November 14, 2020 by advicefrommarta

Having only two children, neither of whom was fathered by either Frank Sinatra or Woody Allen, I have never felt that I had much in common with famous actress, famous mother, famous wife, famous daughter, Mia Farrow. But this week, … Continue reading →

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A New Old World

Posted on November 8, 2020 by advicefrommarta

As always, I think about Mark today. No wait, that’s a lie. For the past few years November 8th has snuck up on me. A vague feeling of unease, a feeling that I was forgetting something, maybe someone’s birthday? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Dinner Time

Posted on November 2, 2020 by advicefrommarta

I’ve been going a little nuts with dinner at my house. I’ve never been that interested in cooking. I mean, I can cook. I’m even a good cook. I just don’t care that much. When I first began cooking for … Continue reading →

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The Wait

Posted on October 25, 2020 by advicefrommarta

Last week, I waited in line for an hour and a half to vote. Normally, I vote on Election Day. Voting early lacks drama and excitement to me. On Election Day, I go to my local senior citizen center. Even … Continue reading →

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Tab: A Eulogy

Posted on October 18, 2020 by advicefrommarta

This week brought news of the impending death of Tab. If you have never enjoyed a Tab it is hard to explain the cold, bubbly taste, at once both sweet and acrid. Imagine a Coke, with a tablespoon of vinegar … Continue reading →

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A Non-Exact Biography of My Breasts

Posted on October 11, 2020 by advicefrommarta

Childhood I am six, or maybe seven. We move to a new house and the house next door is a perfect match for ours, right down to the two girls the same age as my sister and I. The main … Continue reading →

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