“Writing from the Heart” is a personal essay-style column by memoirist and workshop facilitator Nancy Slonim Aronie that uses everyday experiences, observations, and stories to explore bigger themes about life, relationships, aging, loss, and finding meaning. It runs the 2nd and 4th week of the month.
Writing from the Heart: Those were the days
The more things change, the less they stay the same.
Writing from the Heart: The hero’s journey
The greatest adventure is being in the moment.
Writing from the Heart
The separation of church and state: Still a good idea.
Writing from the Heart: Perfect imperfection
The learning to love compromise.
Writing from the Heart: If the shoe fits …
Shoes look great when they are a 6, 7, or even an 8 … but a 10?
Writing from the Heart: The life-or-death decision
Making peace with mortality.
Writing from the Heart: Speaking of the heart …
Of AFib, CT scans, and other holiday fun.
Writing from the Heart: Finding Thanksgiving
Meeting the family I was meant to be with.
Writing from the Heart: Maybe I should get on the waiting list
When is it time for that fancy assisted-living place?
Writing from the Heart: Education from the couch
Lithium batteries, the perfect number, and dragonflies. Who knew?
Writing from the Heart: ‘Are you allowing it?’
Trying to invoe Esther Hicks and her philosophy.
Writing from the Heart: The long fight about time
After 57 years, could it be over?
Writing from the Heart: Marry a mensch
The secret to a long healthy marriage is …
Writing from the Heart: Thank your mentors
One “sweep of a bighearted hand” could change a person’s life.
Writing from the Heart: ‘You don’t look Jewish’
Is it time to leave the U.S.?
Writing from the Heart: A new religion based solely on love
A healing space cures a hurting heart.
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