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Full Name

Aliza Worthington

Bio

Aliza Worthington grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and now lives in Baltimore, MD. She began writing in 2009 at the age of 40.  Sometimes she follows The Seinfeld model of "no learning, no hugging." Other times her writing involves lots of both.  She seizes and reflects on the many teachable moments that come our way in her blog, "The Worthington Post." Her work also appears in Catonsville Patch and has appeared on Daily Kos under the username “Horque.” Her writing has also landed in the “Winner’s Circle” on Midlife Collage twice.

Posts by Aliza Worthington:

• Jan 3 2013
  Whose Fault Is Your Divorce, Anyway?

  So, I was reading this article in The Huffington Post. It’s by Laura Doyle, and the encouraging, inspiring title is, (can I get a big, Kermit the Frog-type intro as the curtain opens? YAAAAAYYYYY!!!) Women: Five Reasons Your Divorce Is Your Fault I … Continue reading →

 

• Nov 29 2012
  Mind Your Own Business

  We truly are an entitlement-driven culture. I’m not talking about welfare or tax breaks–I’m talking about people feeling entitled to KNOW things they have no business knowing. I could blame it on the internet, or too much information, or Facebook … Continue reading →

 

• Oct 17 2012
  I Send My Jewish Son to Catholic School

  My son Nicky loves baseball. He’s really, really good at it. Despite the looooong list of Jews who made it big in baseball, we were shocked to learn our town was not overflowing with Jewish schools that have viable baseball … Continue reading →