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Articles“As women we often place ourselves and our needs last. Cheryl writes from experience. Her ability to reach out and help others is a gift. She’s given so much to me and so many other women. Thank you Cheryl – for this book.”
Rene Russo
Actor & Activist
Articles
Feb
17
Keeping Love Alive at Sixty, and Any Age
Posted on Feb 17, 2012When you’re in a long-term loving, passionate relationship — at any age, it’s something worth protecting. To keep a relationship strong, like a muscle, it needs to be exercised, attended to, and thoughtfully, joyfully played with. My twenty-five year marriage with my husband isn’t my first, so I admit that previous to meeting him, I …
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Dec
20
Thank You, Cherie Blair
Posted on Dec 20, 2011Cherie Blair and I recently hosted a special event in Israel to announce a collaborative effort. “Women talking Women” packaged Mrs. Blair’s international clout as a knowledgeable speaker on woman’s issues, her expertise as a business leader, and the obvious fact that she is the wife of Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair, with my …
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Oct
20
Protest or Witch Hunt?
Posted on Oct 20, 2011Though it’s not fresh, hot-off-the-press news that demonstrations similar to Occupy Wall Street are occurring all over the world, I was recently traveling in Asia, and was literally watching the news from the other side of the world, and there is no doubt that this movement has taken on a life of its own. How …
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Sep
12
Are You Contagious?
Posted on Sep 12, 2011How do you rate your health, and the general health of your community? Have you gotten used to washing your hands everywhere you go? Do you carry a little anti-bacterial squirt bottle in your bag or briefcase? Just to put things in perspective for you, though the United States is arguably one of the richest, …
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Jul
13
102 Years — Memories of a Jewish Mother-In-Law
Posted on Jul 13, 2011Our family is saying farewell to Virginia, a gentle giant. The lioness of the Saban clan and mother-in-law to me has died at the age of 102 in Israel. What a life this woman had — what extraordinary global events she witnessed in the past century. Virginia was just a toddler when the world experienced …
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Jun
21
Living Life as a Refugee
Posted on Jun 21, 2011June 20th is the date that many countries have assigned to recognize Refugees — to honor their courage, to bring awareness to their difficulties, to shine a light on their sorrow. This date has become particularly well-known in Africa, and is known as “Africa Refugee Day,” but I’m sure there are several other important dates …
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Apr
28
It Gets Better
Posted on Apr 28, 2011Many, many years ago — okay, more than thirty years ago — I had a brief but interesting career as a disco singer. No need to go into all the twists and turns of that crazy part of my life now — that’ll have to wait for another blog. I’m bringing it up to mention …
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Mar
15
The Power of Caring
Posted on Mar 15, 2011The power of nature is a fierce reminder that we humans mustn’t get too cocky. Yet, with all the devastation, there is a message that is beginning to resonate — it is ubiquitous on many websites, and it is another powerful force: the power of caring. Everywhere you look, people are stepping up to help. …
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Nov
15
Divorce is related to an F Word
Posted on Nov 15, 2010Divorce — sadly, it’s so common, we almost have to consider it a part of the marriage ceremony. I’m going to weigh in on this issue from a woman’s perspective — duh, and also and perhaps more importantly from a mother’s perspective, and yes, from the family perspective – i.e., from the kids. From the …
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Oct
04
Unlearning Violence – It’s about Education
Posted on Oct 04, 2010October is here, and we have officially welcomed in the fall. Many of us are gearing up for the holidays – oh, okay, I know, it’s way too early, but I’m including Halloween, which is practically upon us, so I’m lobbing them all together. At any rate, aside from fun things to think about like …
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