Mary's Pad

Four summers ago I met a little old lady, very genteel, very well-spoken, very sharp. She knew about the world and asked me intelligent questions about my life back home and my experiences in the US. She was articulate, funny, and the first time we met I was shocked at how many hours passed by [...]

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To Jon and Hadassah, thank you for allowing us the privilege of sharing your special day. What a beautiful ceremony!! …damn, that was some crazy dancing!!

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That’s how old this blog is! I started Marys Pad a year ago on my birthday as a gift to myself, a way to chronicle and reflect on life and my journey through it. It’s amazing that a year has passed since. I have to say it’s been a fun process, blogging about anything and [...]

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So what if you’re so old you need shoulder repair surgery and can’t even eat a birthday cake without worrying about gluten and lactose? I still love you tuffchick! Happy Birthday!

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Our review class is over, we’ve taken the readiness test, we know where we stand (theoretically). Just remember, others have done it before, and they weren’t necessarily smarter than us. We can do it too! Good luck and Godspeed to all my classmates as you prepare to take (and pass) your Boards, and as you [...]

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