Elena TuckerThe Holy Land does not beckon.Like Muslims, for whom it is a holy mission to visit Mecca, the birthplace of prophet Muhamed, likewise for a Jew like me, it is also…Sep 144Sep 144
Elena TuckerIt’s about a dog, and not about a dog.The best advice I’ve ever received, for ending writer’s block, was this:Aug 34Aug 34
Elena TuckerCasandra in the movie theater lobby.“I was there,” I told my children, “when history was made.”Jul 281Jul 281
Elena TuckerMy chubby little legs.I don’t like my body. I don’t like my face — granted, I’ve grown somewhat accustomed to it, but I hate how many wrinkles I’ve accumulated…Jun 124Jun 124
Elena TuckerDon’t bring home stupid — and please make sure they’re kind.I have two children, and when they became old enough to date, their father and I told them repeatedly one thing: don’t bring us home…May 125May 125
Elena TuckerIs love really all you need?I don’t exactly know where my responsibility starts and ends, and maybe I have no responsibility here at all. What do I tell a 20-year-old…May 65May 65
Elena TuckerThe Year of the ManateeEvery year, I pick out an animal and name the year in its honor. This is my own personal selection of animals, unlike the selection in the…Apr 124Apr 124
Elena TuckerIrish Wish — my scathing reviewEveryone seemed to want me to watch it. Number 1 on Netflix! So many reviews! It seemed harmless enough. I was in the mood to watch some…Mar 23Mar 23
