Happy Easter “And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who...
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The Ever Growing Village I promised a friend, a peek at this year’s Village, and here it is, set to music – thank you Kate! When visitor’s come to the house, they are still asked to choose a place to live and one to work, this year I am working in the Antique...
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Happy Hanukkah! “We light these lights for the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your holy priests. During all eight days of Hanukkah these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make ordinary use of...
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Wishing You a Heart Filled with Thanks “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” ~1 Chronicles 16:34~ The American holiday, of Thanksgiving, is based on the ancient notion, of celebrating a bountiful harvest; it has become a time to gather around the table, with family and...
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Veteran’s Day The Sprit of Naval Aviation Set aside time to remember the sacrifice of so many, that we may enjoy the freedoms we do. Can you imagine how different the world would look today without the service of so many fine young men and woman? We have much to be grateful for, and our...
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Happy Halloween Wishing you only treats, from our house to yours!
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur “May you be inscribed (in the Book of Life) for a Happy Year.” “Le shanah tovah tikateiv veteichateim,” The photograph above is from the interior of Mickve Israel of Savannah Georgia, which is home to the two oldest Torah’s in the United States, and the only ones,...
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“Honor a Survivor Send a Note” When I was at the University, I was fortunate enough to take a class, on the Holocaust, which was taught by a survivor; it was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. Since then, I have met other’s survivors, and am eternally grateful, to all of...
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day My first recollection, of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, was learning, in grade school, that one was required to wear green on March 17th, or face being pinched. While it may feel logical to associate green with Ireland, because of its landscape, the color is actually worn, on St. Patrick’s Day,...
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Happy Valentine’s Day! “To Ruthie From Verna” I found this collection of old Valentine’s in a second hand store in Fort Lauderdale. The idea that someone saved these cards for 80 – 90 years is remarkable, to me; whether it was the original recipient and then a family member, who must have understood...
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