Haunted Places
By Judy Berman Unsuspecting diners sometimes discover that more than food awaits them at their favorite haunts. Alcoholic beverages were supplied to railroad workers and townspeople who stopped in at...
View ArticleDodging a Bullet
By Judy Berman A huge red balloon floats ahead of you, just out of reach. It entices you to follow, and you do, until it loses oxygen and fades away. In a moment of clarity, that might be months or...
View ArticleWe Are One
By Judy Berman When I look in the eyes of a stranger, I see a potential friend. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same outlook. The deadly attack in Paris on Friday the 13th reinforces our wariness...
View ArticleA Grand Weekend
By Judy Berman Dark. It is pitch black. What induces me to throw the covers off my bed long before the sun rises? The smell of a cinnamon bagel? No. Our granddaughter, Kaitlyn, will take part in a...
View ArticleSurvival Skills
By Judy Berman What would you do if you were tossed ashore on an uninhabited island and you were the sole survivor of a plane wreck? Or, you were on your own and had no one to turn to when you needed...
View ArticleAt the Zoo
By Judy Berman A chance to get a behind-the-scenes look – whether it’s of a movie set or some less traveled place? I’m there. On Saturday, Dec. 12, more than 200 people joined Florida Today’s...
View ArticleCarrie and Bullying: Not ‘All in Good Fun’
Judy Berman Teasing and taunting. It’s all in “good fun.” Right? For those being tormented, it’s anything but. Cyber-bullying just gives a wider platform for this cruel behavior. Some think that ugly...
View ArticleThe Last Gift
By Judy Berman What’s the greatest gift you can give a parent, one who has done everything for you? Just making them proud of the adult you’ve become might be the intangible gift they would treasure...
View ArticleThose Dreaded Job Reviews
By Judy Berman Esteemed management … Let’s just say that I’ve been a stellar employee and be done with it. OK? There’s no need to rate my performance. All that paperwork is just killing trees....
View ArticleWhen Things Fall Apart
By Judy Berman I’m puzzled at times why some things go awry. I question what I could I have done differently. There are times when we all feel stuck, when a job or a relationship is going south. But...
View Article