The best and fastest way to accomplish a goal (albeit a small one) is to do it yourself.
About Marguerite Elisofon
25 Things to Be Thankful for in an Overwhelmingly Challenging World
Here’s my gratitude list for 2024
Here’s my gratitude list for 2024
Left-Handed Challenges
What’s it like to suddenly–if temporarily–adapt to being left handed?
What’s it like to suddenly–if temporarily–adapt to being left handed?
My Not-So-Secret Garden
Who would have thought that a New York City girl like me would become a gardener on our 31st floor balcony?
Who would have thought that a New York City girl like me would become a gardener on our 31st floor balcony?
Lessons From My 50th High School Reunion
No need to judge the past or worry about the future. My time is now.
No need to judge the past or worry about the future. My time is now.
My Happy Ending Surgery
Nobody plans a hip replacement for February 14th, right?
Nobody plans a hip replacement for February 14th, right?
Falling Into Fall
Nobody has any guarantees in this war-torn world.
Nobody has any guarantees in this war-torn world.
An Autism Mom’s Cancer Journey Continues
I’m still waiting for the genetic test and its (possibly life changing) results. Will I need more surgery? Are my son and daughter at risk?
I’m still waiting for the genetic test and its (possibly life changing) results. Will I need more surgery? Are my son and daughter at risk?
An Autism Mom Explains Breast Cancer to Her Daughter
Before I could explain my recent breast cancer diagnosis to Samantha, I had to understand it myself.
Before I could explain my recent breast cancer diagnosis to Samantha, I had to understand it myself.
Love Letter to a Difficult Mom
Mom was a natural at asking for more than I could deliver.
Mom was a natural at asking for more than I could deliver.
Autism and Aging Out
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Size Matters
In the best of all possible worlds, size should not matter any more than race, gender identity and sexual orientation.
In the best of all possible worlds, size should not matter any more than race, gender identity and sexual orientation.
Everyone Needs an Uncle Andy (or Aunt)
We met decades ago and he became a lifelong friend to me and my family. Like a modern-day fairytale, it all started with our parents many moons ago…
We met decades ago and he became a lifelong friend to me and my family. Like a modern-day fairytale, it all started with our parents many moons ago…
The Elasticity of Time
Time flies when you’re having fun—or even when you’re not
Time flies when you’re having fun—or even when you’re not
Home for the Holidays – Musical Rooms
Like it or not, my new job is Director and Choreographer in the Musical Rooms game.
Like it or not, my new job is Director and Choreographer in the Musical Rooms game.
Navigating Autism Dating Sites
Based on the responses I’ve seen so far, we are not inclined to pay close to $400 per year for the privilege of corresponding with potential autistic suitors.
Based on the responses I’ve seen so far, we are not inclined to pay close to $400 per year for the privilege of corresponding with potential autistic suitors.