Blog Title: Citizen of the Month

“Last” - The Conclusion

“Last” - Part One Part Two William looked for his keys in the usual places, under the couch, on the kitchen table, in the side pocket of the red cardigan sweater that he wore during his long walks on Sunday dusk at the beach, where he was always the last person on Earth to watch the sun read more..

Last

William Zweig was always last.  In elementary school, his teachers always called his name last. “…and finally… William Z. Zweig.  Last but not least,” said Miss Donavan, his second grade teacher, trying to give him a boost of moral. This concern for William’s self-esteem ended quickly.   By the fifth grade, Mrs. Apple,  wanting to speed up read more..

Citizen of the Month 2008 Recap

2008 was a difficult year for me.   My personal life was chaotic and, in my opinion, my blog wasn’t that good this year.   Thanks for continuing to read Citizen of the Month.  I know there are 700 billion other blogs out there to read.   I consider your input and comments as much a part read more..

Return to Nature

In the past, I’ve made jokes about myself.    About my lack of “masculine” interests.   I don’t watch football or hockey or NASCAR.  I enjoy Broadway musicals and ABBA.  And I love chatting with the mommybloggers about their bra-shopping. But now I realize it was all an act, my true nature being hidden out of fear.  As read more..

Christmas Day Tidbits

Merry Christmas!  Peace and Joy and hopefully, good presents for all! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Holiday Concert.   The talent was amazing. My mother is now at the airport en route to Boca Raton.  She will be there until the end of March,  “trying out Florida” during the winter months.  She will be fine read more..

Third Annual Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert

“A “Bloggy” Santa Baby” performed by Kristy of She Just Walks Around With It (via San Francisco) “Grown Up Christmas List” performed by Allison at Maple Mama (via Vermont) “Winter Wonderland” performed by Redneck Mommy (via Alberta, Canada) “The Little Drummer Boy” performed by Abbersnail of Bright Yellow World and The Horse Whisperer (via San Francisco) “Mary Did You Know” performed by Gingersnaps (via read more..

I Believed in Santa Claus

I never thought to tell this story on the blog, mostly because it didn’t seem like anything special, but when I told a blogger about it, her response was surprising, so maybe my experience was more unique than I thought. When I was a child, I believed in Santa Claus. Remember, I am Jewish.  Of course, there read more..

Music and Giving

The Holiday season is all about joyful music and giving.  As many of you know, music means everything to me.  My friends never see me walking downtown or on the subway without my trusty iPod at my side, playing the latest tunes, an ABBA classic, or some duet from an old Broadway show.  One of read more..

Thinking About Religion

I don’t know if it is stress, loneliness, the upcoming Holiday season, or economic fears about the future, but I thought about religion today.  Perhaps, it is the book I am reading, “The Jew and the Lotus,” or the pizza slice I had for lunch.  Although I’m a rational person, in another place, under different read more..

Married with Dyson

This post I am writing right now might seem like I am poking fun of mommyblogger promotions and giveaways, but that is not the case.  The following is more about me and my marriage, and what to expect from a wife: Momdot.com has started an interesting promotion titled Dyson Domestic Divas. Every 2 weeks from now till read more..