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Shirley Russak Wachtel is an educator, novelist, and author of several children’s books. Her short stories and poems have appeared in various literary journals. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Wachtel is now a college professor in New Jersey where she lives with her husband, Arthur. She has earned a Doctor of Letters Degree from Drew University, and in 2017 she received the Middlesex County College Scholar of the Year Award. But her proudest achievements are her three sons and two granddaughters, Zoey and Emmy.

My Thanksgiving
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My Thanksgiving

My Thanksgiving

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T10:55:12-05:00November 19th, 2014|

How fast the days go! I know, I know, it's been months since I last posted but I have been [...]

Another Mother’s Day
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Another Mother’s Day

Another Mother’s Day

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:04:06-05:00May 11th, 2014|

PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM OF PAGE..... Mother's Day, 2014. Another year, another day when I am missing [...]

Family
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Family

Family

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:08:46-05:00September 29th, 2013|

What did I do on my summer vacation? Well, first of all, it wasn't exactly a vacation since I taught [...]

Just Do It!
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Just Do It!

Just Do It!

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:26:59-05:00July 10th, 2013|

The people we love remain with us long after they are gone. While we may no longer hear their names [...]

Hooray for Hollywood!
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Hooray for Hollywood!

Hooray for Hollywood!

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:42:38-05:00June 12th, 2013|

I am a proud mom. All of my three sons make me immensely proud everyday, but today I send special [...]

Our Survivors
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Our Survivors

Our Survivors

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:46:09-05:00May 21st, 2013|

Hello! Just a quick note to let you know that I will be speaking with a group of survivors at [...]

Our Second Generation
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Our Second Generation

Our Second Generation

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:48:49-05:00April 19th, 2013|

Hello Again! Here is a quick note to let you know about my next appearance, for the Hayat Speaker Series [...]

I’ll Have Another! (Poem, that is…)
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I’ll Have Another! (Poem, that is…)

I’ll Have Another! (Poem, that is…)

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:51:29-05:00March 22nd, 2013|

Today my poem, "Dreaming of My Daughters" was published in the online journal, Leaves of Ink. It is only available [...]

Thank You, CVCC!
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Thank You, CVCC!

Thank You, CVCC!

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:53:21-05:00March 17th, 2013|

A big thank you to the students and faculty at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC for hosting me [...]

Could Be “Verse”!
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Could Be “Verse”!

Could Be “Verse”!

shirleywachtel2022-11-30T11:56:30-05:00March 11th, 2013|

Hello Everyone! I am happy to announce that my poetry has been accepted into "Whisper," an online poetry publication. Please [...]

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Shirley is Professor Emerita of English at Middlesex College in New Jersey. Her short stories and poems have appeared in various literary journals. She earned a Doctor of Letters Degree from Drew University, and in 2017 she received the Middlesex County College Scholar of the Year Award.

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