Lin­da Kauf­man is a writer, com­pos­er, and play­wright who penned 150 ​“Mishugas” columns from 2000 – 2015 for the San Anto­nio Jew­ish Jour­nal. The book includes a selec­tion of the most enjoy­able pub­lished pieces which are being resumed as of May 2021. A pop­u­lar fig­ure in the San Anto­nio Jew­ish com­mu­ni­ty, Kauf­man is known for her wit and indomitable spir­it. She is an inspi­ra­tional speak­er with or with­out her ​“Mishugas” collection.