Candy Schulman

New York

Writer and Consultant at Freelance

Essayist. Humorist. Memoirist. New School Writing Prof. Wife. Mom. @NYTimes, @WashPo, @McSweeneys, @AARP, @TheCut, @NextAvenue...Still loves Oxford comma.

Articles

The Edith Piaf of Sheepshead Bay

6 days ago | mrbellersneighborhood.com | Raanan Geberer |Candy Schulman |Charles Waters |Elizabeth A. Grove

I first met Marina Gorodetsky when we worked for the City Planning Department. She was a clerk, and all the guys in my section were crazy about her. She had green eyes, blonde hair and a buxom figure. Although she was an immigrant from the Soviet Union, Marina spoke English with only a slight accent. In the Soviet Union she had worked as a tour guide for English-speaking visitors while studying at Moscow University.
The Very Best Clothing And Sunscreen To Protect You From The Sun

1 month ago | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you love winning free books and connecting with other women who like to read? Do you enjoy hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!Spring brings flowers, warmth and delightfully longer days. Sunshine cheers us up, especially after a long, cold winter, but we mustn’t forget the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation it brings. The good news: the sun is full of Vitamin D, which helps absorb calcium for stronger bones.
The 5 Scrumptious Spring Veggies That Are Great For Your Health

2 months ago | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you enjoy winning free books and hearing from your favorite authors — live? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!Daylight gets longer and flowers bloom in spring, a season known for rebirth and new beginnings. Poets from Shakespeare to Wordsworth have created odes to lilacs and daisies. Our moods change with the seasons, as does the bounty of fresh, local vegetables sprouting in our home gardens, farmers’ markets and grocery stores.
How I Learned to Love My Age | Members Only

Feb 18, 2025 | aarp.org | Candy Schulman

Getty Images (4) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I never thought I’d lie about my age — until two years ago. I was surprised to discover that “I’m 70” doesn’t easily roll off my tongue, as if I’d never learned to count that high.
My Husband Has Started Acting Like an Old Man | Members Only

Feb 5, 2025 | aarp.org | Candy Schulman

Laura Liedo Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Welcome to Ethels Tell All, where the writers behind The Ethel newsletter share their personal stories related to the joys and challenges of aging. Come back each Wednesday for the latest piece, exclusively on AARP Members Edition.
What's Vital When It Comes To Identifying Skin Cancer

Jan 24, 2025 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you love winning free books? Do you love hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!There was a spot on my right nostril that didn’t go away. It felt different than a pimple or a blemish. I inherited my pale skin from my mother, who had numerous skin cancer surgeries as a result of her long days in the sun as a competitive golfer.
3 Things To Help You With Beating The Winter Blues

Jan 15, 2025 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do any of you like to read? Do you like to win free books and hear from some of the country's most popular authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!The holiday gifts have been opened. The lights have dimmed. Family members have gone home, sometimes to faraway places. You’ve watched the New Year’s Eve shows, cheering as the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight. You wake up — and it’s January. The sun sets way too early. The sky is steel gray.
9 Book Gift Ideas Based On Your Recipient’s Favorite Genre

Nov 27, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you like to win free books? Do you enjoy connecting with other women readers? Do you love hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. We think you'll love it! It’s easy to give books for the arrival of newborns, who should be exposed to a diversity of writing styles until they’re old enough to decide on favorites. But when it comes to holiday book gifts for family and friends, it can be tough. Reading tastes are personal.
5 Thanksgiving Recipes That Travel Well And Don't Have To Be Heated

Nov 15, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do any of you like to read? Do you enjoy winning free books and hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it! Every November, my friend cooks the turkey, makes the soup and mashes the potatoes. She asks each guest to contribute a side dish with one caveat — nothing that needs an oven or stovetop. Those appliances are busy doing their work.
Your Girlfriend Guide To Orange Wines. Here's What To Know

Oct 18, 2024 | thegirlfriend.com | Candy Schulman

Do you like to read? Do you enjoy winning free books and hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love connecting with other big readers. Once my daughter aged out of trick or treating, Halloween was no longer about candy corn and costumes — even though I used to love sharing her sweet bounty. Now, I celebrate the holiday with my girlfriends — sipping orange wine, ranging from amber to copper-colored. Orange wine? What’s that?