Preparing ThanksgivingTwo weeks should enable a notable holiday. While American in origin and practice, a Jewish element also has its place. Rabbis in America…5d ago5d ago
Correct AnticipationLike many others, the very consistent return of MAGA by an electorate diverse in geograph, demographics, personal aspirations has generated…Nov 9Nov 9
Expensive Halloween CandyAs voting time approaches, the price of edibles will likely sway its share of voters. Not all prices rise uniformly. The steepest are those…Oct 23Oct 23
Decorating Our SanctuaryDownsized. It describes our congregation and its people. Empty nesters comprise the bulk of our current membership. Retired people, many…Oct 10Oct 10
Wandering CostcoI did not take a cart. Despite a new corporate policy to confirm active membership, the door greeter accepted a quick flash of my card’s…Sep 24Sep 24
Too Much DrivingAs much as I like road trips, I’ve probably driven my last one. The route took my odometer up some 1880 miles over a week, traversing five…Aug 28Aug 28
Expensive DiningMy in-laws dined out once a year, on their anniversary. They always went to the same restaurant, the most famous in their city at the time…Aug 16Aug 16
The Bar Mitzvah Class UpdatedMy Bar Mitzvah Class of 1964, shared on Facebook not long after we all reconnected there 45 years later. The man who posted this, standing…Aug 15Aug 15
The Estate SaleThough I lived across the street from Ginny and Charley for forty years, I had never been inside their home. In fact, I never knew much…Aug 14Aug 14