Life, Love and Insights

Welcome to the blog of Shirley Russak Wachtel, author, professor, and guest-lecturer. Among others, Dr. Wachtel has written a series of interactive mystery books for children, In the Mellow Light (a poetry collection), The Story of Blima — A Holocaust Survivor, the memoir My Mother’s Shoes, The Music Makers, and Three for a Dollar, a collection of short stories.

New Podcast Episode–Charlie Wachtel
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New Podcast Episode–Charlie Wachtel

New Podcast Episode–Charlie Wachtel

shirleywachtel2022-11-28T12:39:32-05:00June 16th, 2020|

Hello Everyone--I hope you are all well and finding productive ways to spend your time. I am happy to announce [...]

A Poem
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A Poem

A Poem

shirleywachtel2022-11-28T12:40:10-05:00April 30th, 2020|

Hello Everyone--I hope you are all safe and well during these challenging times. I thought I would share a recent [...]

Amy Dagliano–Founder of Rowan Tree
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Amy Dagliano–Founder of Rowan Tree

Amy Dagliano–Founder of Rowan Tree

shirleywachtel2022-11-26T19:27:04-05:00February 20th, 2020|

Hello Again--As we weather through the storm of Covid 19 and look forward to sunnier days ahead, I am delighted [...]

EXTRAordinary People–My New Podcast–February 3, 2020!
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EXTRAordinary People–My New Podcast–February 3, 2020!

EXTRAordinary People–My New Podcast–February 3, 2020!

shirleywachtel2020-02-02T14:00:41-05:00January 30th, 2020|

Hello Everyone-So excited to tell you about my new podcast, EXTRAordinary People! Click onto my website, shirleywachtel.com/podcast beginning on Monday, [...]