I was "that" kid on the bus - you know, the one who said to the sweet, little old lady that complimented my 'new dolly from Santa,' "There IS no Santa Claus, we're Jewish, I got this dolly for Chanukah, which is 8 days, so I get a present a day!" (to the which, she … Continue reading Chappy Challadays

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } my new baby - the Elna 2110!, originally uploaded by shellipsm. if you get something cute, homemade, and obviously from a sewing machine this holiday season, you'll know who it's from!

Many of you have asked (as many have asked throughout the ages...)WHY OH WHY are there so many *@#!&*^%$ ways to spell CHANUKAH!Here, my internet friends, is THE final, and definitve answer.You see, hebrew is written in a separate language, with a different alphabet; and therefore, the "transliteration" (English pronounciation of Hebrew) that many read … Continue reading by request

So I asked Narda for a sewing machine for Chanukah.I'm really excited, as I used to have an "old school" Singer, black, one stitch, etc. I gave that up to "Materials for the Arts" ages ago, and I miss sewing. Plus, I REALLY want to learn to quilt. So I decided on a sewing machine … Continue reading Sewing machine

It's getting towards that crazy time at work. Gearing up for auditions. I'm working later hours, and there's a lot to do.I have SO many things running through my mind right now, like:-The Draft-Adoption-The Color Purple (which we saw last night and was GREAT!)-The cats-My friends-My mother (OY! That's a whole novel unto itself)-My weight-Power … Continue reading so much to say, so little time