As I considered a topic with which to resume writing, after my three week holiday in the USA and Israel, it seemed quite clear what I needed to write about: Thankfulness. As I begin writing, the words of a well-known worship song come to mind… “Give thanks, with a grateful heart…”. Have you ever stopped […]
I had an amazing weekend in Jerusalem, meeting a friend from Russia for the first time, and then visiting with a few friends. And in the background, the mountains of Jerusalem, spring flowers, fresh air, and the glory of spring. I haven’t written poetry in ages… so I hope you will enjoy my meandering thoughts […]
I think its finally sinking in that I’m back in Israel. I had an amazing day which started at around 4:30 am, more or less… I couldn’t sleep, as I didn’t want to miss getting up by 5:30 to catch a bus around 6:30 am. I had been talking with a friend a few days […]
Second day into 2011, and I was wondering what to write or share. Truth be told, I have not had a lot to say these days. It snowed just before the New Year, which is OK, just means wearing warmer clothes when I go out. Was getting dressed for the meeting this morning, and realized […]
Yesterday I drove to Chicago. The traffic was not as bad as it could have been, but bad enough. Had a nice visit with friends, and ate home made Chinese Hot Pot – yum! Read a few books to their daughter, and we had a nice evening sharing and catching up with each other. Got […]