I wanted to write about my daughter's new bathing suit for Robin's Summer Stock Sunday, but couldn't decide which angle to take. So I wrote up all of them. I had fun shopping with my daughter, who needed clothes for a camping trip that is part of a counselors' course. She also needed an outfit … [Read more...]
My New Blog: CookingManager.Com
June 26, 2009 by
Dear Readers, I am excited to share my new blog, CookingManager.Com. Cooking Manager is about efficient cooking, a topic I've written about many times. It's meant for people who are looking to cut cooking costs, save time, and learn how to cook more from scratch. I'm especially interested in … [Read more...]
My Daughter Is a Bloodhound
June 25, 2009 by
I've written about my small daughter's skill in locating missing objects. She also has a highly developed sense of smell. When we cuddle, she often lifts up my arm to sniff the deodorant. "I looove that smell!" she smiles. Last winter my sister visited and brought along a sweater she no longer … [Read more...]
Two Performances
June 24, 2009 by
Last evening I attended three events: My son's end-of-the-year party celebrating the completion of the book of Bereshith (Genesis), a get-together in a local cafe, and my book club. The party was planned well, but overly ambitious. A choir made up of the four second-grade classes sang three … [Read more...]
Free and Inexpensive Family Trips in Israel: Guest Post by Robin
June 22, 2009 by
Since Robin from Around the Island is always taking her family to interesting places, I invited her to share ideas for inexpensive summer activities. Hi everyone, I'm Robin from over at Around the Island. My family loves to escape the urban jungle get out and enjoy this beautiful country we live … [Read more...]
Water Tax Begins July 1
June 18, 2009 by
It took long enough, but Israel is taking steps to combat the severe water shortage by imposing a tax on excess usage. According to Ynet, the tax goes into effect on July 1. Update: The law hasn't been passed, and there is a question about whether the tax will be retroactive. A family of four … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Natural Contraception: Guest Post
June 16, 2009 by
In this guest post, women's health educator Michal Schonbrun outlines common approaches toward fertility during breastfeeding, and criticizes reliance on LAM. For more information see her website, Poriut Tivit. Postpartum Infertility, Breastfeeding, and Natural Contraception By Michal Schonbrun, … [Read more...]
Guest Post and Other Links
June 15, 2009 by
I wrote a guest post on cooperative summer camps, appearing at Orthonomics. Ima on the Bima hosts the News and Politics edition of Haveil Havalim. Leora is preparing the next episode of JPix. Baila had a surprising visitor: Eichmann's executioner. And Shimshonit responds to a previous … [Read more...]
Hoopoe Duo: Summer Stock Sunday
June 14, 2009 by
Israelis love hoopoes, and voted them in as its national bird. I spotted this pair digging in the local park: For more of this week's summer stock photos, see Robin's blog. Last week's entry: Pitangos … [Read more...]
Fleas Are Worse than Bombs
June 11, 2009 by
The city assigns each street a designated day for leaving out large items for pickup. Yesterday, I put out a stroller, in the hope that someone would find it and use it. When a friend emailed that she wanted it, I went down to retrieve it. While there, I met a neighbor from across the street. … [Read more...]
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