I am in here.
One thing that gets massively forgotten in all of the hubbub about terrorism, pallies and their alleged rights, Sharon’s stroke, and Olmert turning into a hoodlum at Amona, is the fact that Israel is a very lovely country. Instead of swathed in layers of Warm Stuff™ today, as I would be if I were still … Continue reading Sunny Israel
It’s the beginnings of my celebration of a half-century of life (which is officially on March 5). I go to visit everyone in Tel Aviv, relax for a week, and enjoy everyone’s company. Also the seaside, walking on the Tayelet, and simply being half a world away from where I usually am. Even though there’s … Continue reading So I start traveling again
I had a dream about the river in front of the house. I’ve had several. Here’s the one that I remember most… I am on the top of the hill, with my back to the house. It is daylight, the light of late afternoon, the sun orange and from the west. The river is before … Continue reading river dream
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
