by Candy Schulman | Jan 6, 2023
Every time we speak on the phone, my mother-in-law says the same thing, “You should have had more children.” She’s 96, plagued with memory problems, often repeating conversations multiple times in a row, like an old vinyl LP skipping in place. Her comment always...
by Candy Schulman | Apr 30, 2021
“Can I come stay with you and Dad for a few days?” my daughter texted. “I need a change of scenery.” Twenty-six years old, five years out of college, 3.8 miles away renting an apartment with a long-time friend for four years, second month into...
by Candy Schulman | Mar 25, 2020
Editor’s Note: This essay on learning to meditate to control stress has been a popular read, and we imagine right now it will help even more of you. Anxiety. It’s become a regular part of my everyday life. High blood pressure seems to be the new...
by Candy Schulman | Apr 22, 2019
Chin up. Chin down. Smile. Turn to the right … not that much. Look at the camera. Relax. Poof, flash explodes. Blinded. Tense. Uncomfortable in the limelight. One more. Come on, smile, a big one. My photographer husband is honoring me with a professional shoot. My...
by Candy Schulman | May 25, 2018
“It’s a practice run for retirement,” a friend predicted when I enthusiastically told her about my paid three-month teaching sabbatical. “Retirement?” I said, surprised. “I just need a break. I haven’t had a summer off in 10 years. I want to sip a glass of wine and...
