Author Archives: zoebgreenberg
Boy in a Box or A New Twist on Mother’s Day
When I first became a mother on March 25, 1974, it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. The Mother Gene was very strong in me from the get-go. And as soon as I looked into that little face … Continue reading
Posted in personal essay, Uncategorized
Tagged family photos, grandchildren, Mother's Day
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The Other Side of Mother’s Day
Ah, Mother’s Day. A mother surrounded by her adoring family; pampered, taken out to dinner, showered with gifts and cards. At least that’s how Hallmark sees it. The reality? It can be a painful, hellish holiday for so many women. … Continue reading
Posted in personal essay, Uncategorized
Tagged abortion, adoption, childless woman, disabled mother, divorced mother, military mother, Mother's Day, rejection, single mother
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The Come Back
Hello, it’s me. Hey, it worked for Adele. Why not for me? Lately so many people have queried, “What happened to your blog?” that I feel compelled to explain. I honestly had no idea that my little unpaid writing gig … Continue reading
Posted in arthrities, physical degeneration, Uncategorized
Tagged Billions, Dr. Zhivago, House of Cards, laminectomry, Norah Ephron, Scandal, spinal fusion, The Catch
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The Marriage Milestone: A Mother’s Viewpoint
I imagine that for the mother of a girl, there are years of tulle wrapped fantasies starring their daughter as a bride. But for those of us with boys, it’s a whole different ballgame. The wedding itself is not even … Continue reading
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Tagged Badgley Mischka, braided hair, chupah, daughter in law, marriage, mother of the groom, Neiman Marcus, Say Yes to the Dress, Stowe VT
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Say “Cheese”
I have always been self conscious about my teeth. Saying “cheese” was not an option, and the order to do so would simply produce a tight lipped, close mouthed smile. Due to a botched adolescent orthodontia job, an uneven number … Continue reading
Posted in dental issues, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Rosemary Ryan, Invisalign, teeth straightening
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