Yes, this is REALLY happening. I rented the moving truck! I’m SO excited! I was looking at patio furniture the other day. Dreaming of family dinners out on the patio. Ah! It’s so cool! It looks like I’m going with a moving company who will do all the loading and unloading. I’ll need to drive…
We had a lot of fun Monday night in Hebrew School. Of course we went over Hebrew. My students are preparing for their Bat Mitzvahs. That’s a rite of passage Jewish girls prepare for when they are about 12 or 13. They must read fifteen to twenty prayers in Hebrew (from memory). They must read…
I was walking around the mall the other day and saw that Sears is looking for help. Purity, one of the best times to look for is job is right before the holiday season. One of my first jobs was as a store clerk. I also worked as a nurse’s aide right out of high…
I got into the house today with Grandma. It was immaculate. The last tenants were all finished moving their stuff out so it was really good to see it in all it’s glory. Did I mention the tub is HUGE! Grandma was very impressed. We both like the backyard best. So in two weeks, I’ll…
November 1st is a Christian holiday called All Soul’s Day. Mostly Catholics celebrate it although they don’t have an issue with anyone joining them. Religion is a funny thing. All religions teach us to “love our neighbor” and to love God. But then all the religious people fight with each other. I thought those practicing…
We went to Olvera Street several times when I took you with me. But you did not get to go on Halloween or All Soul’s Day. I have to say, the Mexicans know how to celebrate death and their loved ones. I honor them for that. They do this big parade with incense and flowers….
You’ve seen me use the word macabre. Macabre is a french word. Americans use it as as adjective or describing word. It means: Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury. But when Charles Camille Saints Saens wrote this amazing musical piece, he did not intend for people to be…