I am in here.
Via Where the Hell Was I?, RE: the Romans in London… Near the Tower Hill tube station is a remnant of a Roman wall, built (partially, at least) over 1500 years ago. Even surrounded by old, older, and really old stuff all around, that’s pretty impressive. And it’s a big freaking stone wall, too. How … Continue reading Good bits
In which we decide that Australians moving to Israel is a very good idea indeed…. via Israellycool, Arafat’s response to Qurei’s resignation letter: Dear Ahmey, Thanks for your letter of resignation. However, after careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your resignation at this time. This year I have … Continue reading Resignation letters..
The shouk this morning in Jaffa, and all the stuff it had out for sale: several top halves of mannequins huge copper pots, pre-tarnished for your convenience damp, mildewy looking rugs stacked like a cord of wood third-hand furniture, in the same condition but unstacked hubbly-bubblies swarm upon swarm of cats, who seem to travel … Continue reading Jaffa List
My mother had not appeared to me in my dreams since her death, until this morning, during the very last dream I had before Chaya came to wake me. She and I were sitting chatting at a table, possibly drinking tea. We were having an ordinary conversation, about nothing I can remember. Then, she pointed … Continue reading last dream
