by evamoon | Dec 18, 2017 | Moonshine
I created this parody of Dr. Suess’ Green Eggs & Ham to help educate people about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations and the associated high risk of breast and ovarian cancer – and also find a little laughter in the seriousness of dealing with the gene and...
by evamoon | Dec 18, 2017 | Moonshine
Many years ago my grandmother taught me how to make baklava. It’s an old family recipe and I’ve made it every December since. Here’s her recipe, with a few stories along the way. Lenore’s Baklava 1. Buy a box of phyllo dough. You can get it in the freezer section at...
by evamoon | Mar 6, 2017 | Moonshine
To: Family From: Mom Subject: Family reunion! Hi all! It’s time to start planning our family reunion! I’m looking at big houses at the beach. Can you believe there’s 16 of us now? We’re thinking the third week of June. Lemme know! Love, Mom —————— To: Family From: Mom...
by evamoon | Feb 21, 2017 | Moonshine
Ending a twenty-seven year history, the popular Immigration Lottery will be shut down. Originally intended to promote cultural diversity by making available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually to natives of countries deemed to have low rates of immigration to the...
by evamoon | Dec 2, 2016 | Moonshine
My two sons are grown and long out on their own. Yesterday the younger one texted me: “Is there anything you and Dad want for Christmas?” My heart sank a little bit. Sure, gift giving is fun, but how did this artificial extravaganza of exchanging stuff get to be...
by evamoon | Nov 19, 2016 | Moonshine
Given enough time, almost any house will collect ghosts. My house has plenty, even though I’m not one for hanging onto the past. Usually they creep in silently, like dust bunnies under the bed: When you see them, you know they must have been there for a long time, but...
