What is this place?
This is one hell of a writing exercise. It began in 2004 and it’s not done yet. Finally, not finishing what I start is worth something.
Pieces of brilliance.
- it's quacking me up... http://bit.ly/cBx0K8 about 7 hours ago from TweetDeck
- shouldn't complain when huz wakes up w/, dresses koala, but navy blue shirt w/ navy blue shorts? wonder if ganenet knows who dresses him. about 12 hours ago from TweetDeck
- ok, it's done. 250 nis later, and Mister Zol Tzur Hadassah is officially on FourSquare and GoWalla. start checking in, @carolw @charleyw about 13 hours ago from TweetDeck
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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Changing and staying the same.
I came across an old article written up for the Jewish Press, for which I was interviewed. It ran 9 months after I made aliyah, and reading it just now freaks me out a bit. Why? I supposed because of … Continue reading
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The Rich Little American game.
Sometimes I long to play the Rich Little American game. Basically, it’s a game that plays on the fact that I can pass for a tourist with loads of money to spend and respect to demand. I can go on … Continue reading
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Israeli ping pong.
It’s amazing how quickly intolerance, distrust and disgust ping pong in this complicated Israeli society. I find myself going back and forth between seething at the secular and religious; at least it’s equal, right? Example #1 Last Friday I bought … Continue reading
Nu, how much money?
Mazal tov! Here is a genius website I have to share, for Israeli celebration-goers in doubt of how much of a gift to give (Hebrew-only): KamaKesef? My favorite part is that the ‘submit’ button says, “Nu, kama kesef?’ —————— Brought … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, gift giving, israel, kesef, mazal tov, money
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Zara gets classy at Malkha Mall.
As zealous Malkha shoppers may know, Zara shut down a few months ago for renovations. The trendy, classy, expensive store has reopened, even trendier and more expensive than before. And with its new store come new store windows, decked out … Continue reading
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A view of yet another Israeli first.
I love going to the eye doctor. Is that weird? I just love the clicking sound the lenses make when your face is in that huge thing and you have to say which was clearer, one? Or two? One? Or … Continue reading
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Simchat Torah come early… in Katamonim.
Katamonim never ceases to surprise or amaze. Tonight – despite a major Beitar game just a few kilometers away – my neighbors celebrated the reopening of a beit knesset the only way it knows how: Music, lights, dancing, bullhorn, clapping … Continue reading
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