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Kindergarten Looms for a 5-Year-Old and His Mom

February 11, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall Leave a Comment

What is to become of a 5-year-old who won’t — can’t? — draw? This is not a frivolous question. Read more.

The Cataract Chronicles: Letting the Light Into That Other Eye

January 28, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 2 Comments

The best thing about cataract surgery is everything gets so bright and clear and 3-dimensional. It’s like being in a Star Wars movie. Read more.

I’m Going to Be a Grandmother — Or Will I Be a Grannie? A Grandma? A Nana?

January 21, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 7 Comments

What shall I call myself? Something tried and true like Grandma, Grannie, Nana, or Grandmother Newhall? Or should I revive one of my childhood nicknames — Bobbie or Fanny? Read more.

‘Dog Medicine’ — A Dog-Lover’s Journey From Depression to Health

January 14, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 2 Comments

I’m not crazy about dogs. But I am crazy about a book called “Dog Medicine.” (“Soulmates” photo by Heather Knape.) Read more.

The Cataract Chronicles — I’m Not Lovin’ My New IOL

January 7, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 6 Comments

Three months after my first cataract surgery, things are still fuzzy in my right eye. Unlike most veterans of cataract surgery, I’m not loving my new IOL. Read more.