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‘They Were In Danger Of Becoming Inseparable’

That’s a great line from one of John Updike’s final stories. I know what it is like to feel close to someone, to not want to live without them, and simultaneously feeling an urge to destroy it all so one … Continue reading

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I’m Going Off My Head

When I interviewed hairdresser Frederic States Thursday, he recommended washing your hair only twice a week. For the last 30 years, I’ve been doing it every day (the last 20 years with this strong anti-dandruff shampoo that’s akin to battery … Continue reading

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I Hate To Say Goodbye

When I get an urge to leave the group, I usually just leave without saying goodbye. I’m often the first to get to shul and the first to leave. I don’t like waiting around to talk to people because that … Continue reading

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