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

qotd

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