Author Archives: zoebgreenberg

My #MeToo Moment(s)

Posted on October 2, 2018

Those of you who have read my very sporadic blog for a while probably know that I only write when highly motivated by an experience. This week it was the many hours I spent, eyeball to screen, watching the testimony … Continue reading →

Posted in essay | Tagged #MeToo, Barbizon hotel, date rape drugs, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Mademoiselle Magazine, sexual assault, sexual harrassment, sharing your traumatic experience, tthe branding of divorced women | 1 Comment

Loss of Innocence

Posted on June 25, 2018

Driving down a country road on a perfect summer’s day, my convertible top down, and the radio blasting vintage Beach Boys, I am transported temporarily to a younger and more innocent time. The music is the hook; different music can … Continue reading →

Posted in essay, Uncategorized | Tagged anti semitism, Beach Boys, going to college in the 60's, growing up in the 50's, immigration, Jfk assasination, MLK assasination, People for Peace, racial protest, racism, RFK assasination, school shootings, Viet Nam war protest | Leave a comment

Mother of the Bride Wannabe

Posted on May 30, 2018

Don’t get me wrong, I adore my two sons. They were so much fun to raise and grew up to be men I am proud of. But if you don’t have a daughter, you never get to experience that well- … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged black wedding dress, mother of the bride, older bride, Pretty Woman, Say Yes to the Dress, St. John Boutique, Suky Rosan, wedding dresses, young bridal dress | 7 Comments

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