”With a Lump in My Throat” by Marion Cohen

– I just kept working every day, knowing I would adjust.

The wisdom of my decision to transfer schools certainly was now in question.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marion Cohen spent three decades as a mathematics educator before turning to writing. Her three novels and two short story collections focus on characters whose strong connections reflect a variety of emotions such as love, admiration, and courage. Ms. Cohen’s essays have appeared in various online magazines and journals. Presently residing in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Ms. Cohen also enjoys working on exquisite needlepoint projects, such as displayed on the cover of her recent short story collection, Words While Resting on My Pillows.