AKA - there will be NO HARRY POTTER SPOILERS HERE!Since I won't even begin reading the book until SUNDAY, I will not read the newspapers, watch the news, listen to the radio, or yes, READ MY E-MAIL or answer my phone until I have completed the book; you can safely rest assured that I will … Continue reading Almost time for total media silence…

Malka has been really good at the "step-step" kind of jump for quite some time. (you know the one leg, then the other kind of thing...) Anyhoo, today was a birthday party at daycare for her boyfriend, Leary, and Malka and all of the other kids were dancing like maniacs, and all of a sudden, … Continue reading We have AIR, people!

For most folks, summer is a time of beaches, lounging around, kids home from school, and vacations. For those of us in Synagogue administration, however, it's "Oh shit!" time - as in, "PLEASE let the Chagim be later this year..." But alack, and alas, they aren't. In fact, they are EARLY this year. As in … Continue reading busy, busy, busy…

Malka has been really good at the "step-step" kind of jump for quite some time. (you know the one leg, then the other kind of thing...) Anyhoo, today was a birthday party at daycare for her boyfriend, Leary, and Malka and all of the other kids were dancing like maniacs, and all of a sudden, … Continue reading We have AIR, people!

For most folks, summer is a time of beaches, lounging around, kids home from school, and vacations. For those of us in Synagogue administration, however, it's "Oh shit!" time - as in, "PLEASE let the Chagim be later this year..." But alack, and alas, they aren't. In fact, they are EARLY this year. As in … Continue reading busy, busy, busy…

Well. We had QUITE the adventure going to see HP&TOoTP. S (at the left in the picture) came over around 6 or so, and got to play with Malka Palka Pooka Palka for a nice spell before the Cheeky went to bed. Then we had a lovely glass of wine, I popped some popcorn (all … Continue reading So, how was it, you ask?

Well. We had QUITE the adventure going to see HP&TOoTP. S (at the left in the picture) came over around 6 or so, and got to play with Malka Palka Pooka Palka for a nice spell before the Cheeky went to bed. Then we had a lovely glass of wine, I popped some popcorn (all … Continue reading So, how was it, you ask?

One of Narda's dear friends has a family home upstate, and we've agreed to go there for a weekend. I'm totally psyched - get out of the city, enjoy some nature, it will be GREAT.Here's the kicker.It's the weekend of the 20th.um.I will be exactly 1 day BEHIND THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IN KNOWING WHAT HAPPENS … Continue reading WHAT was I thinking?!

One of Narda's dear friends has a family home upstate, and we've agreed to go there for a weekend. I'm totally psyched - get out of the city, enjoy some nature, it will be GREAT.Here's the kicker.It's the weekend of the 20th.um.I will be exactly 1 day BEHIND THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IN KNOWING WHAT HAPPENS … Continue reading WHAT was I thinking?!

Instead of being subjected to yet another episode of Law and Order, we were I was skimming the channels and A&E had a HARRY POTTER SPECIAL! With SNEAK PEEKS of Movie Five!I cannot wait!As soon as I discovered it was on, I called S, and "Mr. S" answered the phone. He "knew" it was me...Two … Continue reading 2 DAYS!