Turning 40
I am turning 40 according to the Gregorian calendar next weekend. Flowers, chocolate and jewellery are all appreciated . It’s always seemed like a watershed moment in my life – a definitive age at which…
The Chore of Mikvah
I used to enjoy going to the mikvah. I used to enjoy the whole spirituality of the evening, the whole build-up to a romantic evening with my husband after days and days of separation. Then…
Surprising My Brother – We Both Hate Surprises
As I wrote recently, I traveled to Israel to see family and to surprise my twin-brother for our 40th birthday. (The Hebrew date – 6 Adar). It was extremely difficult to keep quiet about my…
Travel vignette
Standing in line for security on Wednesday on my way to Israel I was chatting with woman with three boys, one of whom was extremely not happy to be there. He was maybe 3 years…
Bursting with Secrets!!
The big secret I’ve been keeping for months can finally be shared. I am writing this on the plane, on my way to Israel. As you know I have a twin brother. We’re turning 40…
My Time is Worth Money – a Vlog
In which I complain about people taking advantage of me professionally. Find me on Clarity.fm
RECIPE – Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Orange Veggies
I made this for Shabbat lunch instead of cholent, and served it over rice. I cooked the rice the day before, refrigerated it, and allowed it to come to room temperature before serving on Shabbat…
RECIPE – Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
I made these a couple of weeks ago and have been nagged repeatedly to make them again. For the meatballs: 2 lbs KOL Foods ground lamb 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped…
Rough Time of Year
Yahrtzeits are difficult. Every year on the anniversary of a close relative’s death, we light a memorial candle. The kaddish is recited in shul and it’s generally a day of reflection and remembrance. Everyone told…
Slow-Cooker Supper: Chuck Roast
My mouth is watering as I write this. Supper has been cooking since 8 o’clock this morning and it smells so good. I have recently started doing social media for KOL Foods – and had…
Accepting Help
I found this ecard online the other day. And I laughed because it was so apt. I posted it to Facebook and several of my friends also commented that it was so totally them. I…
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…
Keeping Our Kids Safe
Last week during the brief snowstorm we had, my youngest son, Chatterbox, arrived home very late from school. On a day with blowing snow and icy winds, he and some friends were left alone after…
Phobias
We all have things we are afraid of. For some it’s spiders (ok, for me) and others it’s clowns or Friday the 13th. All of those phobias that I have mentioned have actual names. Fear…
Children on Social Media
My oldest son recently joined Facebook. With his new career as a blogger, he thought it would be a good idea, plus once he has made Aliyah it will give his family and friends a…
