This is a saying that Jews say during the Passover celebration. You MUST take care of your own needs! Don’t expect someone else will do it! Ha! That’s a joke. If you are lucky, someone will help you, sometimes. You gotta be self reliant. You…are the one person you can control and count on. However,…
This is a very cool book. They even made it into a movie starring Kirsten Dunst. It is written by Jane Yolen. It’s about a girl your age named Hanna. She goes to her aunt’s house to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. While celebrating, Hanna is magically transported back to Poland circa 1934. The…
Yes, you are reading that right! Prayer E oke. Kinda like karaoke but with prayer instead of kare. Anyhoo, my Hebrew school girls are learning this prayer for our community Seder that is next Saturday night. In Spring, Jews celebrate their leaving Egypt 3000 years ago by having a special meal called a Seder. A…
This is a very important difference. Pay attention! Love does NOT hurt you. But loving someone who does not know how to love you hurts you. Don’t be mad at love. Just protect yourself from people who cannot love you. But how do you know they cannot love, you ask? Watch for several red flags:…
Sometimes, you gotta be your own best friend or hero. I think I saved myself today. I had told a young man, who needed a place to stay for a few months, that he could stay in my guest room. We had breakfast Saturday morning and discussed it. But as he talked (and…
The next post is kinda sad, so this song will balance it out. It comes from the movie, Flashdance. It is a great feeling to be polishing off your dreams. I was looking at my list of things I want to accomplish today. I’ve checked off several in the last few years: Lose weight Go…
Your big brother is having a rough time. He and his lady are breaking up. He’s sad about it. I’ve advised him to just take care of himself for awhile. He’s always taking care of everyone. Sometimes, you gotta just focus on you, you know?! He says he will. I hope he does. Anyway, send…
When I was a kid, every Saturday night at 8pm I’d sit and watch this show. I know it sounds kind of cheesy, but I loved it. It was my thing. Well, I’m thinking of taking a cruise this summer. I’ll be back in time for Purity’s big day! But if I’m going on a…
I had a lovely weekend. I spent much time with friends. I was out late Friday night with one friend planning our Passover Seder. On Saturday I took another friend to breakfast and then went to a Pter Pan themed Baby Shower. On Sunday afternoon, I got my nails done (French Manicure, Bea) and met…
While I cannot give Bea a car right now, the wheels in my head have already begun turning. I’m already looking at other cars that would, eventually become yours, Bea, if you needed it. If the parents come through for you, I’m glad. But I’m going to prepare to give you a car too. So,…