I am in here.
Another week’s seminar in my maggid training course. Maggid: story-teller, wise person. And I’m mad they’re holding it on Christmas week. Yes, it’s a Jewish seminar, but still, it’s a lousy week for holding a seminar, and it will be the first time ever that I’ve been away from my family at this time. Yes, … Continue reading Next week
Okay, I’m confused. I’ve just been, like all good would-be Jews, getting my menorah out of the cabinet in preparation for the upcoming holiday. But tonight, I noticed, as I hadn’t before, a small tag on its bottom. “Keep away from flammable materials.” Okay, you already-Jewish people surfing through here… how in heck am I … Continue reading The conundrums of a convert
Turkey Day. I feel that some sort of race is beginning… The race to get to NYC, to call all my friends and family, and organize dozens of wonderful happenings all at once. No, they don’t all have to center around me. But hey, it’s my imagination. You can go imagine your own stuff, with … Continue reading Holidays (shudder)
If I were a medical man, I should prescribe a holiday to any patient who considered his work important. — Bertrand Russell
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