Fighting for My Life
In 2010 I was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It was the most frightening moment of my life. I had just lost Charlie (my life-long companion of 28 years) to cancer, and this disease […]
Surprising My Mother…Bittersweet
Surprising My Mother: A Beautiful Memory Wrapped in Bittersweet Tears
Surprising my mother wasn’t just about giving her a gift—it was about giving her joy, hope, and something to hold onto. This is a story of love, timing, […]
My Worst Voice Message: A Tech Gift Gone Hilariously Wrong
Introduction
Some gifts are meant to bring joy. Others unintentionally cause chaos. In 2004, I built a computer as a Christmas present for a friend’s mother. What followed was a voice message so outrageous, so unforgettable, it became […]
Jerry Litman – The Loss of a Friend…
My father at the top and Jerry on the left side. Taken on Coney Island (circa mid ’50s).
Remembering Dr. Jerry Litman: The Dentist Who Healed with Kindness, Humor, and Soapstone
A Gentle Giant in […]
A Photo Journal of Charlie, 1953-2010
A celebration and tribute to the life of Charles S. Kaplan … my friend, long-time companion, and partner for over 25 years.
The Photo Journal of a Beautiful Life: Remembering Charlie Through Time
Losing a Brother…
Jay, Charlie and Mark
Losing a Brother – A Life Cut Short, A Lesson That Endures
Losing a Brother like Jay is something I’ll never fully comprehend. He was the picture of health […]