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Naomi’s Christmas: Restorative Aloneness And A Childhood Spent In Retail

For the Mommas

Friday nights were usually spent having Shabbat dinner, with all my Bloom aunts/uncles/cousins and even great aunts/uncles (those without their own children), at my grandmother’s house. Even today, on the rare occasions when I’m in a store, I can’t help but notice such behaviors. and generally learning the business.