Month: January 2014

  • Koala’s loves.

    This morning, up early and ready to go, Koala came to the side of my bed and reported that he had packed his ‘abba shel shabbat’ show ‘n tell box (his turn this week) with the things he loves: “There’s the police car, the guys, my wolf, and a picture of Bebe in her Hello…

  • Am I thick or is United Airlines Mileage Plus awards program complete bullshit?

    Dear United Mileage Plus program customer service rep, I just learned something very disturbing while investigating why I’m unable to book a hotel with my MileagePlus award miles. Every month I receive an email newsletter with info about how many miles I have, when they expire, and how I can possibly use them – for…

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Greetings from…

    Week 4: Greetings from… Greetings from… Tzur Hadassah!  We’re a small (but growing!), diverse, open town in the Judean Hills, Israel. The population includes 96% humans, 3% canines, and… 1% horses.

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Black and White

    I really liked this guy. I’m told the focus on the face wasn’t good enough but I’m not seeing it. What do you think? Week 3: Black and White Smirk.  

  • Fifty-Two Frames: In the beginning

    I’m not one for cheesy Zionism, but with my aliyah anniversary passing a week ago, and Ariel Sharon passing yesterday, and my submission down to the wire at 5:45pm, I decided, why not. This would be the week for that. I had spotted this scene every day and neglected to take a photo until Thursday.…

  • If rocks could speak

    The Lorax said nothing. Just gave me a glance… just gave me a very sad, sad backward glance… as he lifted himself by the seat of his pants.  – The Lorax by Dr. Seuss They tore down one of my favorite Tzur Hadassah forests and the only thing left standing doesn’t give a…

  • 6 things about supermarket shopping with my son

    Koala, We’re at this point where I not only enjoy your one-on-one company, I actively look forward to it in many situations. Honestly, for a long time, the supermarket was not one of them. And let’s establish that we still have to factor in the time of day, whether you’re hungry, and how much sugar…

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Self Protrait

    It’s a period when you’re never alone, your identity is not that of a single person. That makes it difficult to recognize yourself and be yourself – for a limited time. There is another soul inside you, and even your most intimate moments are shared. You’re not who you were and you’ll never be who…