Stories I Tell Myself
Linda Brody Bakst on Brooklyn, growing up, identity and more
Category: Holiday Remembrances
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Tomorrow is my birthday. I have ambivalent feelings about birthdays. A legacy of my Nana and Zada is my belief that one should celebrate whenever possible, since there is plenty of heartache in this world. I also believe that even though showing appreciation for the people you love should be a regular thing, and not…
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Gary had a break for the Christmas holiday during his second year of medical school and I had off from work at the City of Pittsburgh Finance Department, so we planned a trip to Buffalo. Where else would one go during Christmas week? Why Buffalo? In a remarkable turn of events, my two brothers married…
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Note: Though I originally posted this two years ago, I thought it was appropriate to re-share it. I hope you enjoy! Zissen Pesach, and/or blessings of the season to all! Jewish holidays were associated with certain traditions when I was growing up. Horrific traffic was often part of it. Rosh Hashana was celebrated by going…
