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About dianabletter

Diana Bletter is the author of several books including The Invisible Thread: A Portrait of Jewish American Women (with photographs by Lori Grinker), shortlisted for a National Jewish Book Award, a novel, A Remarkable Kindness, (HarperCollins), a memoir, The Mom Who Took of on her Motorcycle, and The Loving Yourself Book for Women: A Practical Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Heal Your Inner Child, and Celebrate the Woman You Are, an Amazon top-seller in several categories, and The Loving Yourself Workbook for Girls. She is the First Prize Winner of Moment Magazine's 2019 Fiction Contest. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Commentary, tabletmag, Glamour, The Forward, The North American Review and is currently a reporter for The Times of Israel. Diana and her husband have six children and an unofficially-adopted daughter from Ethiopia. They live in a small village on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Israel.

Sometimes Being Called Selfish Is A Compliment

Posted on July 12, 2012 by dianabletter

If you grew up thinking you always had to take care of everyone else, and you’re finally, finally, finally, trying to take care of yourself, and the very first time you say no because you don’t want to put someone … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day: How Can You Feel Rich?

Posted on July 11, 2012 by dianabletter

Today’s papers are filled with the news about Eva Rausing who was found murdered in her mansion in London. Her husband, Hans Kristian Rausing, was arrested for possession of drugs and might be charge with the crime. The couple met in … Continue reading →

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Tool for Tuesday: Look for Your Own Higgs Boson

Posted on July 10, 2012 by dianabletter

Am I the only one who thought they found the Higgs bosom? I’ve been looking for my own for years. I had a hunch I was a 36-D all along and not a 36-AA. I could have sworn it was … Continue reading →

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Isaac Newton: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Posted on July 5, 2012 by dianabletter

Isaac Newton published one of the most important books in the history of science today in 1687, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, or “Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy.” What did Newton have to teach us about personal relationships? Simply, relatively speaking. … Continue reading →

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Tool for Tuesday: The Tool You Should Not Use

Posted on July 3, 2012 by dianabletter

Here’s something different: the tool not to use. The word should. When should you use the word should? Almost never. Why? The word is manipulative. As in, “you should have known I wanted the four-caret diamond.” It’s judmental: “You shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Claire Cook: We’ve All Got The Power To Make Our Own Dreams Come True

Posted on June 28, 2012 by dianabletter

Best-sellling author Claire Cook’s latest book, Wallflower in Bloom, is a delightful story of Deidre Griffin finally finding her own courage to step out from behind her brother Tag’s shadow. Tag is a famous self-made guru and the book follows … Continue reading →

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Tool For Tuesday: Do the Small Things Big

Posted on June 26, 2012 by dianabletter

We had a job chart for all six kids when they were young. One of our sons, Tom, always tried to sneak his way out of his chores or he’d do them without really trying. He swept the floor with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Listen to Your Mother On This One: Talk to Strangers

Posted on June 24, 2012 by dianabletter

I’m happy to share my interview David Topus, author of Talk to Strangers; How Everyday, Random Encounters Can Expand Your Business, Career, Income and Life (John Wiley and Sons, 2012), a surprising look at how opening yourself up to strangers … Continue reading →

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Looking for The Wizard of Oz

Posted on June 21, 2012 by dianabletter

We interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement. The book cover for The Mom Who Took Off On Her Motorcycle arrived! And in another proof that the universe operates with synchronicity, I am presenting it today, which is … Continue reading →

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Tool For Tuesday: Dial 911

Posted on June 19, 2012 by dianabletter

A while ago, I had to go to court to take care of some family business. My friend, Kate, volunteered to go with me—under one condition. “Ask me,” she said. “Ask me to go with you. Don’t be ashamed to … Continue reading →

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