Dears, It finally happened. The thing I dreaded most. Well, almost most. I’ve dreaded a lot more things more vehemently. But I sensed this moment would arrive even before I arrived in Abu Dhabi. The weather is heating up in the UAE, and so is NSB. Between my internal fire and the Emirates’ outside temps, I’m drenched…

Dears, This trip almost didn’t happen. Between a stomach bug and threats of terrorism, I nearly cancelled our trip to Cairo. But when my father died, just about 3 years ago — from complications of Alzheimer’s disease — I swore to impart my son David with adventure, not fear. I had my doubts, though, but after much…

Dears,  For the last three decades I’ve had the exact same hesitations when faced with unloading the dishwasher. I don’t feel like dealing with you. This is going to take forever. I’m just not up for it.  But once I commence with what actually is a painless and fleeting process, my thoughts swing in the opposite direction. I love putting…