A gogyohka raised an only child across the ocean from loving grandparents never [not once!] imagining such a fate was awaiting my future children too
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Tag: Mama
Grandmother, or: Life’s meaning
so much grandmother adoration mutual so much life's meaning
Grandparents & grandchildren
The reason grandchildren and grandparents get along so well is that they have a common enemy.— Sam Levenson (1911 – 1980) I'm sharing this quote in honor of my Mama's visiting us right now from the USA. Today, our daughter chose to stay at home with her grandmother, rather than go out for ice cream.… Continue reading Grandparents & grandchildren
Twitter poetry 2021: Week 20
My blogger-poet-friend Ingrid inspired me to create a Twitter account and start writing #APoemADay, which I began on January 1, 2021. Here in Israel, we are now at a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza (as of last night)... and some of my poetry from this week and from last was naturally "inspired" (if war can inspire) by the horrible… Continue reading Twitter poetry 2021: Week 20
Mama’s visit, or: Finally❣️
My 2nd monotetra Today, my Mom comes to visit ~ She frequents when events permit; Though far apart, we are tight-knit Soon, we shall sit; soon, we shall sit... My mother's visit Due to COVID-19, and, more recently, the eruption of violence in Israel and Gaza, my mother (who lives in the USA) has been… Continue reading Mama’s visit, or: Finally❣️
Empowered Judaism – the opportunity
Why "redemptive"? My wife tells me that I should calm down regarding the school that our daughter will be attending next year. I'm trying to, but I won't be able to get this out of my system unless I hash out my thoughts in writing. This isn't easy for me to write about succinctly because… Continue reading Empowered Judaism – the opportunity
Always belonged together, or: Night takes life
A 'Magnetic Poem' tanka Wanna try? Click here. mother and father always belonged together their child remembers moments of joy, tears, and heart night takes life, but can't touch love Notes For this poem, I decided to make use of the 'Love Set' on the Magnetic Poetry website;I think this is a brand new set… Continue reading Always belonged together, or: Night takes life
Salted with my tears (Matzah Brie recipe)
I miss Papa. Pesach is the holiday that most reminds me of him. Beyond images of my father at our family seders, I most vividly recall the taste and texture his matzah brei, which I continue to prepare myself and enjoy annually at home (salted this year with my tears).- Me, 'The Skeptic's Kaddish' #41,… Continue reading Salted with my tears (Matzah Brie recipe)
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