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Measles is Coming Back. My Sister Isn't.
By Emmi S. Herman With measles cases rising in the US and globally, I think of the life-changing damage she suffered from the now preventable disease Image: Author with her sister Marcie at the piano At the end of February 1960, my healthy, precocious sister Marcie was halfway through the fourth grade when she contracted measles from a classmate who lived down the street...
Keys To A Successful Nanny Share
MOTHERHOOD Q&A Keys To A Successful Nanny Share Millennial moms who make childcare, breastfeeding and work doable — with a twist Photo Credit: ©Fernando Solier When first-time mom Nicole planned to return to work as director of strategic accounts for a commercial interiors manufacturer in New York City, she figured a nanny for her 3-month-old son would be the best fit for her and…
Do You Believe In Ghosts? How About Haunted Dollhouses?
A true paranormal story Once upon a time on Trash Thursday, I found a Fisher-Price Victorian dollhouse at the curb in my neighborhood. I didn’t know the owner of the house but figured someone living there had outgrown the toy. My children have outgrown that stage, too. But I haven’t. And my granddaughter likes dollhouses. Aside from a few sloppy-looking emoji stickers, the dollhouse was in excellent condition. It expanded, with a fold-out staircase and a fireplace with a TV mantel.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Proofreading
My Medium boost, blunder and must-do writing tip I pride myself on proofreading everything I write. As writers, we should always subscribe to that, write? OK, kidding aside, I also find typos in everything I read, including menus, store signage, TV closed-captioning, NYTs bestsellers and even Medium stories. I don’t look for them. They just pop up all around me. Sometimes they are glaring and deserve to be photographed like the one above.
Cars, Confessions, and a College Grad Who Lives at Home
My son bought a new car. That’s almost true. My husband co-signed the documents with the understanding that my son would be responsible for gas, maintenance, insurance and monthly payments. A new car is a non-event in the tony hamlet we have called home for over 20 years, one of “America’s 300 Richest Towns,” according to a 1996 article in Worth magazine.
Grandmother Rules
Sunday is National Grandparents Day, a holiday that was first created in 1978 and is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it falls on September 10, and it gives me pause to consider the relationships between grandparents and grandchildren in my own life. You may not be a grandparent, but everyone alive is a grandchild who has much to gain from the intrinsic value of a bond that is past, present and future. I did not know my maternal grandparents.
Measles and My Sister
At the end of February 1960, my sister, a precocious, healthy child was halfway through fourth grade in Rockland County when she contracted measles from one of her classmates who lived right down the street from us. His case was among the approximately 999 uncomplicated cases reported prior to the 1963 measles vaccination program in the U.S. For every 1,000 cases of measles, one would develop into a life-long disability. My sister’s case was one.
Visiting My Sister in the Psych Unit
I tap on the window glass of the art therapy room to get my sister's attention. Her big brown eyes, magnified by drugstore reading glasses, look up. She sees me but doesn't react, goes back to painting a naïve scene of the East River. So I wait for her, as I have for decades. My sister embodies the grit of a bullfighter. She has a big heart for small dogs and a guttural laugh that defies her petite frame.
Before The Measles Vaccine, This Is What Happened
Emmi Herman, a children’s book author and writer, was a presenter at the 2015 Measles & Rubella Initiative meeting in Washington, D.C. Below is a transcript of Emmi’s speech, a compelling and powerful firsthand perspective of the devastation measles can bring. Good afternoon. I am a victim of measles. I am a victim of measles without ever having had measles.
6 Things I Learned from Having a Heart Attack in the Middle of an Airport
Few life experiences described as ‘unremarkable’ merit high approval. A doctor’s appointment that concludes with ‘unremarkable’ in your medical chart is one. A seamless, multi-stop transatlantic flight is another. I had just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after one such unremarkable flight, my husband of 36 years beside me. I felt rested and energized, and mused that travel like this could happen more if we become better long-term planners.
6 Things I Learned from My Hollywood Heart Attack
Few life experiences described as ‘unremarkable’ merit high approval. A doctor’s appointment that concludes with ‘unremarkable’ in your medical chart is one. A seamless, multi-stop transatlantic airline flight is another. I had just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after one such unremarkable flight, my husband of 36 years beside me. I felt rested and energized, and mused that travel like this could happen more if we become better long-term planners.
Cars, Confessions, and a College Kid Who Lives at Home
My son bought a new car. Well, that’s almost true. My husband co-signed the documents with the understanding that my son would be responsible for gas, maintenance, insurance, and monthly payments. A new car is a nonevent in the tony hamlet we've called home for over 20 years, one of “America’s 300 Richest Towns” according to a 1996 article in Worth magazine.
Cars, Confessions, and a College Kid Who Lives at Home
My son bought a new car. Well, that’s almost true. My husband co-signed the documents with the understanding that my son would be responsible for gas, maintenance, insurance, and monthly payments. A new car is a nonevent in the tony hamlet we’ve called home for over 20 years, one of “America’s 300 Richest Towns” according to a 1996 article in Worth magazine.
What Are the Keys to a Successful Nanny Share?
When first-time mom Nicole planned to return to work as director of strategic accounts for a commercial interiors manufacturer in New York City, she figured a nanny for her three-month-old son would be the best fit for her and her husband’s schedule. Organized and poised, Nicole had begun to do research for a responsible caregiver almost as soon as she became pregnant. The first thing she did was go online but quickly became overwhelmed by the myriad childcare apps, websites, as well as the cost.
My Sister's Story Scary Mommy
Emmi Herman, a children’s book author and writer, was a presenter at the 2015 Measles & Rubella Initiative meeting in Washington, D.C. Below is a transcript of Emmi’s speech, a compelling and powerful firsthand perspective of the devastation measles can bring. I am a victim of measles without ever having had measles.
Measles and My Sister
This story was originally published in 2015 but has been updated with an interview with the author, in light of the current measles outbreak in the US. by Emmi S. Herman At the end of February 1960, my sister, a precocious, healthy child was halfway through the fourth grade in Rockland County when she contracted measles from one of her classmates who lived right down the street from us.
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