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Marc Silver

Marc Silver is a blog editor at NPR and author of the book "Breast Cancer Husband: How To Help Your Wife (And Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment And Beyond."

The author's grandchild messily eating spaghetti and hugging a bronze gorilla statue. Next Avenue, grandparenting

How We Spent Our Solo Grandparenting Vacation

It’s a whole new game when the parents take off and grandparents take charge
May 4, 2022
A person's legs running on a trail. Next Avenue, trail running

Why I'm a New Fan of Trail Running

Sure, trail running can be tricky. But there's a lot to gain.
August 26, 2021
A cat laying outside on a deck. Cat, Kitty, Avenue

Where's Kitty? Missing the Family Cat

The writer's family grew attached to the cat with a big personality and now mourns her death
May 17, 2021
Woman playing the piano, prayer, COVID-19 pandemic, Next Avenue

Mourning Mom with a Pandemic Kaddish

Why I said a prayer in honor of my mom for 11 months after her death
January 29, 2021
Marc and his granddaughter Jolene swinging, with daughter Maya and grandson Conrad in background. Photo by Daniela Silver, grandchildren, Next Avenue

How We Safely Visited Our Grandchildren During the Pandemic

With diligent preparation and an abundance of caution, we made an unforgettable trip
November 17, 2020
Marc Silver with his mom, Shirley

My Mother's Final Wish: A Rabbi's Visit

Her unexpected request to daven, or pray, brought peace
September 28, 2020
Son's Wish

A Dying Fish, A Son's Wish

A run along the beach prompts this author to reflect on his mom growing older
August 23, 2019
Grandfather

Lessons From a Long-Distance Grandfather

Babysitting a toddler granddaughter gives new perspective on parenting
June 14, 2019
Yom Kippur

A Unique Yom Kippur Experience

A small gathering makes the holiday meaningful in a different way
September 19, 2018
High School

Farewell to My Old High School

A writer reflects on his shuttered alma mater
April 4, 2018
Becoming a Grandparent

8 Surprising Things About Becoming a Grandparent

From shedding tears to reflecting on the future, life changed for the better
December 27, 2017
Travel

Why Old School Travel Aids Still Rock

Planning a vacation in the digital age needn't mean ignoring old-fashioned tools
October 12, 2017
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