Over twenty years ago I was invited to a Shabbat dinner at a Rabbi’s house. He went around the table asking guests to introduce themselves and then asked a question. “Hi I’m Tara Riceberg. I own a store, Tesoro.” “What’s...
As three-year-old me opened my Chanukah gifts, I was fascinated by what was hidden behind the gift wrap paper. I couldn’t have imagined an electric Snoopy toothbrush nor a View Master toy. I didn’t even understand what the gifts were....
On Day 12 of “home sick with a cough” I was finally strong enough to leave the house. So, I masked up and ventured out to Gelson’s at 8am. I always start my shopping at the deli counter to...
I can’t think about 9/11 without remembering my friend Scott Shulman’s story. He was a cameraman for ABC News and was dispatched to cover the horrific national tragedy. For almost two weeks he worked Ground Zero for 12-hour shifts....
Beverly Hills is filled with accomplished women serving in important roles like Mayor, City Manager, and Director of Public Works. This small city with a big heart encourages civic participation. Over the past few years I have joined the Small...
While wandering in the Wadi Rum desert in 2023, I determined that I would break my bad habit of using negative vocabulary. Instead of calling a coffee bad I’d use a descriptive adjective like bitter and when describing myself I’d...
