December 24, 2024

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Banji Latkin Ganchrow

Articles by Banji Latkin Ganchrow

The Perfect Neighborhood

Do you remember Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood? He was such a lovely man, always put his shoes away. It’s a shame my boys never watched that

Worth the Wait — Or Not?

I love all of my children equally. For nine months and three weeks, I impatiently awaited the arrival of son #1. When your father is

Election Day Postmortem

I am starting this column the Monday evening before Election Day. Unfortunately, I am not clairvoyant. If I were, I would know what mood husband

Third Time’s a Charm

It was four years ago when son #1 received his driver’s permit. Four long years. When you are blessed to have children close in age,

Go Cubs/Cleveland Go?

Not many of my columns require research, but I felt this particular column deserved the respect that a few Google searches would confer. Folks, if

High Holidays

In trying to figure out why we refer to this time of year as the “High Holiday Season,” I have come up with some theories.

I Forgive You…Sort of…

The High Holidays are upon us. A time of reflection, a time of trepidation when thinking about the future and how we are seen in

Ask Your Rabbi

We are a funny people and when I say people, I am referring to the Jewish people. Let’s go back in time to the first

Life Is a Competition

People are competitive. It starts when when we are little and we come home from the hospital. “My baby was 22 inches long. The doctor

Good Mom…Bad Mom

I have a hard time admitting when I am wrong. Probably because I never am, but I feel that I have dropped the ball recently.

21 Years and Counting?

I often say that being married is like being in recovery-you have to take it one day at a time. As little girls, we are