I missed Passover – almost completely. Well, I did get to take part in the country-wide thorough cleaning the week prior. Some Jewish observers even take all the books off the shelves to dust each one of them. The purpose of the cleaning is to make your house kosher for the week-long holiday. And kosher, in … Continue reading
He is 75 years old and an American Christian. He stood before me, not bothering to choke back tears, explaining his visit to the holocaust museum while in the Holy Land. I listened and thought how could, weeks after returning, this still be so emotional. I understand now. I converted to Judaism recently. During, … Continue reading
I am missing everything right now. I started an art journal featuring Casey. It’s way harder than I thought it would be. My comforting confidant says I have continually pushed my grieving aside due to lack of time/opportunity. It really takes a lot to grieve to the point of healing (journal progress can be seen on creategrowencourageheal.wordpress.com). … Continue reading
I really like couscous. It comes in three sizes – small, medium and large. I’ve been buying the medium. However, recently my food shopping fellow was absent while I was at the grocery. I can’t read Hebrew. I felt the packages and could tell which was large but I couldn’t determine the difference so well … Continue reading
I have started another blog about personal growth and emotional health. I would love for you to visit, comment, enjoy. It is also a WordPress blog. creategrowencourageheal.wordpress.com The posts there are a bit more complicated to complete. I have an arsenal to add but I don’t want to neglect the family and friends. Check it out … Continue reading
I appreciate graffiti art. I do NOT like tagging. I also appreciate it when municipalities recognize the art form. Have you ever tried to paint anything more than furniture with a can of spray paint? These images are from the wall surrounding the central bus station just a block or so from the house. Oh, … Continue reading
Now, in Israel 