Yup, the end of the world as we know it…

That’s what John@Argghhh! entitled this piece, and I think it might not be hyperbole. “What’s the one legal principle that keeps our democracy alive?” asked Mrs. Liebich in US History class in high school. “Ummmmm….” we collectively said, and hoped she wouldn’t pick on any of us, except maybe Leslie or Mitsu, who knew everything. Continue reading Yup, the end of the world as we know it…

The Day

Yoma, “the day,” is what today is called in Yiddish. The day of atonement. I have fasted, except for just having had a Coke, which I couldn’t seem to resist. I should be good till sundown now. My nice Jewish hotel does keep a buffet out for those not fasting, and the food keeps staring Continue reading The Day