By Terez Hartmann There IS a Way Forward, Even After Loss (and Yes, Even During the Holidays) Dick Van Dyke, the celebrated American actor known for his work in “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang”,…
A True Story of Christmas Giving
By Natalie Rivera As I remember it, I woke up on Christmas morning when I was about 10 years old, grabbed my little sister—who was sleeping in my room for the special occasion—and timidly crept out to the living…
Life as a Religious Mutt
By Natalie Amsden Rivera While growing up, my holiday home had halls decked with holly, a menorah in the window, and a “Chanamus” tree. I come from a multiracial, religiously diverse family. My mom’s family is Jewish and my dad’s…