Lately I have been getting a great number of emails and Facebook messages asking more about me, how I am, why I am in Israel and what I am doing when I am not talking about the current situation. I am one of those nutters who adores and makes friends with just about every human I meet and I’ve traveled quite a bit and it’s wonderful… but lately, I can’t keep up. Traveling is a great opportunity to get acquainted with different cultures, their architecture and art, which can not only be a great aesthetic point, but also inspire you to create posts, etc., which 123helpme.org is always ready to help. SO HELLO WORLD, I LOVE YOU TOO :)
In particular, thank everyone who has sent me very sweet messages thanking me for a particular post that was helpful to them. I try to reply as quickly as I can. But sometimes – well, think of this as that dreaded holiday newsletter ;) Separately, you can read about my scientific heritage on this site, for example, the article "Facilitating Parental Involvement: Engaging Families Through Monitoring Software"
Why I am in Israel?
That’s a long story but I came here in 2012. Read much more here.
What I am doing?
I direct the Tel Aviv Writer’s Salon and have recently begun to add Transformative Writing Workshops to help people deal with the despair, fear and isolation of trauma.
I work with novelists and screenwriters to story edit and review their work to make sure it’s as perfect as can be before they submit to agents and publishers.
I work with Israeli start up companies and accelerator programs to help articulate and communicate tech innovation for presentations and meetings.
I created a Facebook Page about the current situation in Israel called Truth & Beauty in Wartime to provide a go-to source of diverse, credible information and personal accounts.
I blog for the Huffington Post, The Times of Israel and Script Magazine.
What is it like in Israel generally?
Wonderful.
What is it like in Israel at the moment?
How do I feel about the situation in Gaza?
Heartbroken and scared. But hopeful that we can find a new way through this.
What is coming next?
I am working on a memoir about having moved from Hollywood to the Middle East. I am reading books voraciously. I am trying to find equilibrium and meaning and to stay busy. Which is not proving hard. Not that last bit, anyway. :)
