Ruth Levine-ArnoldLatkes are like childrenIt was our first time at the iconic Monkey Bar in Manhattan- music from the thirties, the sprawling mural of Jazz Age musicians, actors…4 min read·Dec 24, 2023--2--2
Ruth Levine-ArnoldClosing the gapsMany generations are represented at our Seder tables. We come together at Passover, to celebrate 157 generations- give or take a few- to…3 min read·Apr 7, 2023----
Ruth Levine-ArnoldSteppin’ OutPlagues, epidemics, and pandemics are not new phenomena. Evidence dating back to prehistoric times reveals infectious diseases that have…4 min read·Apr 25, 2021--1--1
Ruth Levine-ArnoldAlways something there to remind meBy now, most of us have seen the television ad — a teenage girl is being consoled by her mom after a recent break up with her boyfriend…4 min read·Mar 4, 2021----
Ruth Levine-ArnoldSo you want to be an influencerIt was Malcolm Gladwell in his book The Tipping Point, who made the Yiddish word, maven, synonymous with experts, trend setters, and…4 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Ruth Levine-ArnoldPut a little love in your heartThe Chicago Transit Authority, a jazz fusion band, was not the first to ask- Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really…4 min read·Jan 1, 2021----
Ruth Levine-ArnoldReclaiming my flagIt was early in the pandemic when deliveries were arriving at our doors. One delivery man noticed the American flag hanging at the front…5 min read·Dec 6, 2020--2--2
Ruth Levine-ArnoldJust Another DayIn ancient Rome gladiators awaited thumbs up or down gestures that would determine life or death. Contrary to conventional lore, thumbs…5 min read·Nov 22, 2020--2--2
Ruth Levine-ArnoldGuess who’s not coming to dinnerThe sound of the clambering, crashing iron gates is deafening. Stay focused- do not let fatigue, hunger, or thirst interfere with the…4 min read·Oct 25, 2020--2--2
Ruth Levine-ArnoldOversubscribedDo you mind if I put you on a brief hold? Before the pandemic we had no objection waiting to be connected to a home repair service or…4 min read·Sep 1, 2020--2--2