Language Pet Peeve
I guess I should be happy that we have all integrated well into American society. I am. But there is one phrase that I hear all the time, and may have been guilty of using…
rant
Is There No Privacy Anymore?
I love my husband to distraction. I won’t pretend that we never fight or say things to each other in anger. We are a normal couple. However, you will never see me air our fights…
A Rant – About My Neck
Regular readers of my blog are aware that I had neck surgery a year ago. Everything was hunky dory and magical from the moment I woke up in the (I was going to say delivery…
Abuse in the Yeshiva System
This story Surviving Bais Mikroh happened in a yeshiva in Monsey, where I live. I personally cannot vouch for the veracity of this story, but having heard many similar stories about this and other yeshivot –…
What is she teaching her kids?
I was just with my son at the local mall. I am very dressed down today – denim skirt, flip flops (sorry LT), casual tee, and a headscarf. (Similar to pic). The mall was busy….
Wolf Whistling
Stepping out of the home office to walk to the mail box breaks up my day somewhat. Usually I don’t see a soul at lunchtime. Walking back to the house a truck drove past me,…
Open Letter to Parents
The KoD and I were just driving through a different part of town from where we live. The houses are very close together, the streets meander hither and yon, and there are plenty of children…
Do I look like a guy?
Sheesh! My Droid died. AGAIN! Second time in three months. Instead of the keyboard dying this time, the touch screen passed out and refused to be resuscitated. Getting a new one, yay, but no upgrading…
What is wrong with people?
I was just reading through some other blogs and message boards and came across a thread about a brother-in-law acting inappropriate with someone’s toddler son – she said he kissed him too much and squeezed…
Dear Young Putz
We just crossed paths at an office building not too far from me. My husband had some business to take care of, and I was waiting for him in the lobby. There was one chair…
Dear Water Board
I do understand that we are going through a major heat-wave right now. I do understand that you want us to be careful with how much water we use, and to conserve water when and…
Licensed to what? A Rant
Sometimes I wonder what would happen to this world if we all had to pass parenting exams before they allowed us to procreate. Adoption and fostering are regulated. If you are a certifiable idiot they…
Oh for the love of Pete!!
Lady comes up to me in shul yesterday. While I was davenning. Which already ticked me off. “Hadassah, so nice to see you. You are looking great.” “Thank you.” I smile, and return to my…
Take Your Serenading Elsewhere
Dear Pigeon. I know you like my balcony. In the last few days you have made it your favourite place to roost. I really don’t mind you billing and cooing to your lady friends from…
Garbage Fail
I tested the boys this morning. Before they got up I cleaned up the kitchen and emptied the garbage. I put the full garbage bag in front of the front door, so that when anyone…
