Author Archives: zoebgreenberg

Reflections on Turning 70

Posted on April 10, 2018

It’s just a number, right? No, it is a SURREAL number, one I can’t quite wrap my head around. I clearly don’t picture myself as whatever my previous idea of “70” was. Which reminds me of my mother, … Continue reading →

Posted in aging at 70, beauty at any age, personal essay, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty at 70, blended family, dating in your 50's, end of life, funeral arrangements, marriage, parenthood, personal growth, second marriages, staying healthy as you age | 3 Comments

A Cautionary Tale

Posted on June 27, 2017

For a (former) card carrying member of the sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll generation, taking anti-depressants should be a no-brainer, right? Except when it isn’t. The taking of anti- depressants has become as mundane and common as … Continue reading →

Posted in medical issues | Tagged anti depressants, anxiety, brain flutters, depression, drug withdrawal, Effexor, neurological issues, opioid addiction, Oxycodone, vibrating visiion | 8 Comments

Boy in a Box or A New Twist on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017

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 | 4 Comments

The Other Side of Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017

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 | 4 Comments

The Come Back

Posted on March 31, 2016

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 | 3 Comments

The Marriage Milestone: A Mother’s Viewpoint

Posted on October 27, 2015

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Badgley Mischka, braided hair, chupah, daughter in law, marriage, mother of the groom, Neiman Marcus, Say Yes to the Dress, Stowe VT | 2 Comments

Say “Cheese”

Posted on September 4, 2015

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 | 4 Comments