This is Sitting Shiva, Showing Home Movies and Other Tips

I'm almost finished sitting shiva for my brother. Just over two hours left. Soon I'll change out of  my shiva "outfit," th...

This is On My Mother's Yartzeit

As per Jewish custom, I have a 24 hour light burning in her memory. I have no set custom as to what to do on these memorial days for her. Wh...

This is Kiddie City Memories

For many of us who grew up in Northeastern Queens, NY, in the 1950 's and early 1960's  Kiddy City amusement park was a favorite pla...