I’ve been thinking lately about how I and others function in social settings, parties or crowds. I’ve seen people be really friendly. And I’ve known others to be outright snobs. Here’s an example of friendly: “Hi – how are you?” “I’m great. So nice to see you! How are things?”… Read More
As Passover approaches and “spring break” is upon us, I have several thoughts about freedom from work. Passover is typically the holiday that we celebrate and recount the freedom of the Jewish people from the bondage of Pharoh in Egypt. Pharoh’s heart kept hardening after all the pleas from Moses… Read More
Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged and in fact one of my blogging friends, Rebecca Klempner has been coaxing me, “what’s up, Miriam? You haven’t blogged lately. Is everything okay?” And truth be told, everything is quite okay thank G-d, and I’m feeling joyous and excited and busy for… Read More
Life is full of disappointments. That’s what my dad always told us when we were growing up and experienced an upsetting childhood event. He’d smile and remind us of the adage that “Life is full of disappointments” and we’d immediately realize that we were not alone. That was enough to… Read More
Today was one of those days that most Californians felt really blessed to be living in a terrific climate. With 85 degree temperatures, blue skies and zero humidity, our family and neighbors had the pleasure of comfortable walks to our Synagogue and other venues today in celebration of our weekly… Read More
