Weather on Shabbat

Generally sunny and disgustingly cheerful, with quiet little insects making an enjoyable, and quite varied, cacophony right outside my window. So, I haven’t dragged myself off to the promised (to myself, anyway) new synagogue to try some different services. The place I usually go to is full of friendly people, including many converts, but still…. … Continue reading Weather on Shabbat

McCloud

To watch, on TV: Chester the Vegetarian. At least, that’s how he’s known in our house. Real name: Dennis Weaver. Therefore, “Chester” from his “Gunsmoke” days, followed by a surname describing his dietary preferences. I’m married to a man who’s been a vegetarian for 43 years, so Weaver’s definitely on the house list of heroes. … Continue reading McCloud

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It is better to have loafed and lost than never to have loafed at all. — James Thurber