Penguin GirlI am lucky to live between two subway lines and near to a third if I want a slightly longer walk. Between those lines, we live in the middle of five stations. Almost all of these past by a large supermarket with all but one strictly kosher. If I were to hop on my bike [...]
This week we learn Parshah Re’eh, found at Devarim (Deuteronomy) 11:26-16:17.
Two divrei on this parshah I found which struck me:
The Hurricane of our Haftarah: Thoughts on the Haftarah for Re’eh/Mahar Hodesh - I Samuel 20:18-42 (from 5765/2005)
Weekly Jewish Wisdom: Great Expectations? (from 2767/2007)
This coming week is Rosh Chodesh Elul.
There is so much now, [...]
For many years, I thought I needed to choose one standard size to guide the majority of my paper choices. After years of frustration (and half empty books) I finally realized that my standard size has been set for years; it just isn’t the same size for every task (d’uh). Since I’m an A5 girl [...]
Beauty is discovering a perfect pairing of yarn, gauge, pattern, recipient, and (if necessary) button.
I have seen choices which make me shake my head, I’ve chosen many of them myself. It’s a part of the processes of learning and growing and being human.
Sometimes you make the perfect choice. Sometimes things just fall into place. Sometimes [...]
I read, actually that’s not true, I didn’t read them. I devoured two fantasy books this past week and while they have weaknesses, I enjoyed both. I recommend them with the warning that, as of yet, sequels are not yet available. Read them at your own risk.
The Name of the Wind by Patrick [...]
This week we read parshah Eikev, found at Devarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25. In this parshah, among other things, we learn that the land of Israel flows with milk and honey and find the second chapter to the Sh’ma. Yes, I’m selective about what I highlight. Go read the parsha for yourself to learn the full details [...]
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