Shalom Israel

Shalom Israel Has Moved

2006-11-25T05:39:00.000+02:00

Shalom Israel is now Nun Bet. Please update your bookmarks! You should be redirected to the new page in 3 seconds. If not, please click here!

I've Moved!

2006-10-14T10:15:00.000+02:00

Hey everybody! I've officially moved URLs. Shalom Israel is now Nun Bet and can be found at http://www.nunbet.net. Eventually, I'll move all my archives over to Nun Bet (Um, as soon as I figure that out!)So, update your feed. Updated your blogroll. See you over at Nun Bet!

Show Me Your Sukkah .02

2006-10-08T09:18:00.000+02:00

So, kids, show me your sukkah! If you have a cool sukkah that you want to share with the world, email me a pic and details (shalomisraelblog[at]gmail[dot]com). I'll post about it. Time is ticking - I leave tomorrow morning for a well earned vacation!Yael writes about Sukkot here. Check it out.Here are some pictures of sukkot (the plural of sukkah) around my neck of the woods.A front porch

Show Me Your Sukkah!

2006-10-07T20:14:00.000+02:00

So at some point on erev Shabbat, our modem died. Bezek promises a replacement tomorrow morning at 8:30 (we have to go and pick it up). However, like all things Israeli, I am sure that there will be a blogable story out of this before it's over. I am writing this on motze Shabbat from a cafe on Azza Street in Jerusalem.The vanity problem is that we're leaving early Monday for Barcelona and I've

Exciting News!

2006-10-05T15:55:00.000+02:00

I GOT A TEUDAT ZEHUT! WAHOO! It only took two years! YEAH!Announcing the NEW blog name! I've talked about it and it's on the way. The new blog will be called nunbet. It'll be found on the internets at http://www.nunbet.net. It rhymes!What is nunbet?! The Hebrew letters נ ב when wrtten at the bottom of a note or letter stand for נזכרתי בדבר or "I remembered something". It's the Hebrew P.S. Nunbet

In Today's Rotation

2006-10-04T20:52:00.000+02:00

I need some purple pants.

Tel Aviv Yom Kippur

2006-10-02T20:23:00.000+02:00

A Zionist moment while reading in a parkKing George Street - usually packed with trafficDizengoff Center on Yom Kippur - this is as close as Israel gets to Times Square and it's all quiet!A highway in Jerusalem near Ramat Rachel on a regular Shabbat.

Tel Aviv Shuk

2006-10-02T11:16:00.000+02:00

Frequent readers of my blog know that Y and I shop regularly at the shuk. We spent the weekend in Tel Aviv and prepped for the holiday by shopping at the shuk there. Lisa Goldman was our guide. Check out her post on some of the interesting things we saw!

Hide Outs

2006-10-02T10:48:00.000+02:00

One of the toughest things for me about moving to the Israel has been the lack of "finished spaces". Those of you who are olim may know what I am taking about right away, but for those of you dear folks still in the comfort of the US, let me explain. Here in Israel, you can go visit the Gucci boutique at Kikar HaMedina in Tel Aviv, and have water dripped on you as you walk in the shop from the

Foot Fetish

2006-09-28T11:50:00.000+03:00

My shoes are on the left. Cute, no?! (Photo credit)

My New Identity

2006-09-28T10:54:00.000+03:00

Next month is my two year anniversary of living in Israel. It's hard to believe. Since I am not Jewish, when I moved here I didn't make aliyah - I just moved to Israel. I didn't get any "rights" - or government benefits when I moved here. When I first got here, I got a tourist visa at the airport. That lasted for three months. When the time came to renew my visa, we met many of the wonderful

I Am High

2006-09-26T20:42:00.000+03:00

Ok - so it's not like you think. I just got back from yoga and I have that post-yoga Zen thing going on. (I know a great teacher if you're looking for a class, btw.) It's been an interesting day. This morning I met with my therapist at 8:00. I think that anyone that moves to a different country/culture NEEDS to see a therapist. There are tons of transition issues and it's good to have some help.

Have a Sweet New Year!

2006-09-22T11:46:00.000+03:00

This weekend in Israel we're celebrating Rosh HaShana - or the Jewish New Year. One of the customs associated with this holiday is eating apples and honey for a sweet New Year. I decided to make some holiday cards for our family here. I was feeling a litte crafty.I collected the materials: Brown cards and envelopes, some nice apples, and red craft paint.I cut an apple in half and used a sponge

Interesting Use of the Internets

2006-09-20T11:00:00.000+03:00

I just saw this web site. Like so many sites on the internet, I was both fascinated and disgusted at the same time. I guess it's a good idea for you to check out someone before you're alone with them. Lots of things about old fashioned dating seem to make sense...you know, where you had a chaperone.

Links/Blogroll Update

2006-09-20T08:12:00.000+03:00

Sometime today I am going to clean up my blogroll. There are a couple of bloggers that have retired or move on. Some are on a long vacation. Others have moved. It's time to clean up this part of my site. A couple of weeks ago, I changed the way the blogroll updates. The blogs (that link to blogroll) with the freshest posts float to the top of the list. The stale stuff sinks down. The folks that

Lizard

2006-09-17T20:57:00.000+03:00

When I worked here part of my job was to present animal programs. I never did one on TV. Katie did those. Hi Katie!

The India Influence

2006-09-17T09:40:00.000+03:00

The pundits - which in Israel means everyone - have been discussing the successes and failures of the recent war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. There have been those who have pointed out the strategic, military failures. Some have pointed out the ineptitude of military and political leaders. Others have said that there have been shifts in Israeli national thinking that have become the Achilles heel

Graph of Shalom Israel

2006-09-16T15:53:00.000+03:00

I followed directions.

Shalom Tel Aviv

2006-09-16T10:52:00.000+03:00

Here are some images of Tel Aviv I found on the internets. Enjoy!Tel Aviv!Los Angeles? No, it's Tel Aviv (and Ramat Gan)I drove past the Yoo Towers yesterday. These are two 35+ story residential towers.This is Ramat Gan - it's cheek and jowl with Tel Aviv.This image is of the Azrieli Towers. One is a triangle and the other a circle. The Huggies ad is on the base of a third - the square tower. I

Bead Buddies: Follow Up

2006-09-15T10:08:00.000+03:00

A couple of days after I visited Ilana, she called to say that my beads were ready. I joined her again at her studio to pick up my necklaces. I love them! I'm obviously not the greatest photographer, but you can see one of my necklaces to the right.Ilana said that she's finalized the details for her pre-holiday show. Being the slack-ass I am, I didn't realize what day it was - but - Ilana's

9/11 What They Saw

2006-09-14T16:43:00.000+03:00

This amazing video documents what residents of a nearby building experienced during the attack on September 11, 2001. It's a powerful reminder of that day and is presented without "drama" - it's just people in their apartment watching it unfold.See it here.

My Kind of Grandmother

2006-09-14T07:54:00.000+03:00

Former Texas Governor, Ann Richards, has passed away and that makes me sad. She was such a firecracker - smart, witty, and beautiful. She was a match for those good ole boys in Texas. She once joked that George H.W. Bush, "...can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth." I remember watching her on TV and being proud that I was an American like her.You can read more about it on CNN.

9/11 Let the River Run

2006-09-12T23:21:00.000+03:00

I love Carly Simon and Let the River Run is one of my favorite songs she sings. I've printed the lyrics below and linked to the video on youtube. Watch for yourself. It's something - goodness - 80s hair! The contrast of this song to the video - just watch.Let the River Run:We're coming to the edge,Running on the water,Coming through the fog,Your sons and daughters.Let the river run,Let all the

9/11 Stand

2006-09-12T15:28:00.000+03:00

I just saw this video on MTV and the images of the WTC in this video shifted the meaning of the song for me. 9/11's impact deepens and touches our lives in seemingly endless ways.

Welcome to Tel Aviv

2006-09-12T13:56:00.000+03:00

Knock on wood - but I think that we've found an apartment in Tel Aviv. It belongs to the grandmother of someone that works with Y. So, it looks like we'll be in the big city in December.Last Friday we were surprised to get a quick chance to see the apartment. If we met the owner at 2:00 we could go an and see it for ourselves for just a few minutes. So, Y and I drove from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

I Knew It

2006-09-09T08:46:00.000+03:00

This morning I woke up early and was computerizing on the sofa. My upstairs neighbor thinks that Shabbat means "wash the floor day" in Hebrew. I was listening through the floor/ceiling to her squeegee the floor and move the bucket around her apartment. When she puts the bucket down, there is a little boom.As I was sitting there, one boom was weird - the sofa and whole apartment wiggled. The

Barcelona Wins!

2006-09-06T19:30:00.000+03:00

We've purchased tickets to Barcelona for October. Now, where to stay?! What to do?! Adam had some great ideas in response to my previous post. Anybody else want to jump in and give us their two cents worth?

Supporting Injured Israeli Soldiers

2006-09-05T10:15:00.000+03:00

Check out this video. It might make you cry.

Shuk Sharpening

2006-09-04T15:33:00.000+03:00

When Y and I moved here we sold a lot of our stuff instead of shipping it. That meant that we had to buy new things when we arrived in Israel. Right after we got here we bought good knives. I am kind of a kitchen stuff snob and searched all over Jerusalem for good knives. I found them eventually and I was happy.Now that we're almost two years into our Israeli adventure, it was past time to get

Bead Buddies

2006-09-03T15:54:00.000+03:00

Today I got to hang out with my friend Ilana. Ilana is an incredible glass artist and makes beautiful pieces of jewelry. I emailed her last week and asked her if we could meet and make a bead necklace for me.Today we met up and walked to her studio in Nachlaot, a neighborhood of Jerusalem. Her studio is a great creative workspace with lots of natural light. After catching up, Ilana got to work

Best Month Ever

2006-09-02T10:08:00.000+03:00

My blog had a little over 1,700 hit last month. Lately I've been averaging about 50 hits per day. I think it's cool that so many people are out there wondering about what I am doing.According to my site meter tracker, the tally of visitors this month was the third highest in the history of my blog - but I am going to "reframe" that. See last year, CK added me to the Jewlicious "Jewish Blogs"

CNN Grinds My Shorts

2006-09-01T14:20:00.000+03:00

This is a screen shot of a recent CNN International front page. This is what a lot of the world sees when they open CNN.com . If you can't read the "top stories" section, click it a couple of times to enlarge.The headline "Israeli Police Storm UK Embassy" burns me up. The story is that there was a Palestinian man that forced his way into the British Embassy and was holed up there armed with a gun

Book Meme Into the Funny Farm

2006-08-31T09:10:00.000+03:00

1. Name one book that changed your life:Finding the Love that You Want by Harville Hendrix2. One book you've read more than once:Hmmm. When I was a Kindergarten and First Grade teacher I read lots of books over and over, but I am not sure I've read any "adult" books more than once. Wait, I read Gone With the Wind at least twice because I did an independent study on it in college. My paper ended

Frog Legs

2006-08-31T08:58:00.000+03:00

The other day I went shopping at Hanes and bought some new "training" pants (that's what they call sweat pants here) and tank tops. I bought a green pair that I love. When I took the tags off this morning before I put them on I read the color - צפרדע - frog. I now have frog legs - and I love it!Sorry for the fuzzy pic - I caught Y on his way to work and made him take it. I don't know if you can

Where to Go?!

2006-08-31T06:59:00.000+03:00

Y and I and I need to make some decisions about where to go during the hagim. (For those of you non-Jews or Israelis the hagim means holidays. It refers to Rosh Hashanah Sept 22-24, 2006, Yom Kippur Oct 1-2, 2006, and Sukkot Oct 6-13, 2006 - do we count Simchat Torah too?) Anyway, there are a lot of holidays coming up and we're ready for a break.Y and I are considering Barcelona or Prague. If you

I'm a Hurricane!

2006-08-31T03:47:00.000+03:00

My mother would be so proud! Hurricane John!

Grey's Anatomy

2006-08-30T16:54:00.000+03:00

I really like Grey's Anatomy. It's been playing on the Yes cable network here in Israel. Thank God for TV distribution.Last night I watched the latest episode. We're behind the US - so don't leave comments giving away details. No spoilers please! :) Anyway, it's the episode where this guy gets bazooka ammo stuck in his chest and there is a lot of drama around getting it out - he lives, a woman

More Hot PC Updates

2006-08-29T04:53:00.000+03:00

First of all, it's 4:50AM. Why am I awake?! I had to get up to go to the bathroom at 3:30 and haven't been able to go back to sleep. I finally gave up and, well, here I am. Ugh! Maybe a nap this afternoon?A couple of months ago, I decided to get into this skype and google talk thing. It's loads of fun and a great way to stay in touch with friends and family all over the globe. Word to friends and

Everything Possible

2006-08-28T17:51:00.000+03:00

I recently read this song by Fred Small that was published in the book 10 Smart Things Gay men Can Do to Improve Their Lives. I like it.Everything Possible By Fred SmallWe have cleared off the table, the leftovers savedWashed the dishes and put them awayI have told you a story and tucked you in tightAt the end of your knockabout dayAs the moon sets its sails to carry you to sleepOver the midnight

Cookin' on the Computer

2006-08-26T10:07:00.000+03:00

A few days ago, I was complaining to a friend about how hot my laptop gets sometimes. I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 (love it, btw!) and it warms up mainly under the right side of the keyboard after extended periods of use. It the winter it makes for a nice hand warmer. Right now though, when I am blogging in my boxers because it's so hot, I want to reduce the amount of heat near me as much as

Groovin' Kitty

2006-08-24T17:06:00.000+03:00

This post is for Yael.Hat tip to Sam. Get your own kitty here.

Jackie Chan Karate Chops Bird Flu

2006-08-21T10:41:00.000+03:00

I've seen this UNICEF commercial on TV twice. I need to turn off the TV. This commercial is creepy-funny. Jackie Chan is hanging out with a bunch of kids and talking to them about the dangers of sick chickens while they make origami birds. Watch it here. Laugh, grin, and/or roll your eyes for yourself.

Rehavia Turtles

2006-08-21T09:55:00.000+03:00

On my way home from my favorite makolet (mini-market) in the world, Feel Box, I saw a small turtle crawling on the sidewalk. It wasn't trying to go into the road but it was close, so I picked it up and put in the garden of the house it was walking past. I put in back the direction it was going - because I read somewhere that's what you're supposed to do.Here's what the turtle I found looked like:

New New Zionism

2006-08-20T09:18:00.000+03:00

I am convinced that the cornerstone of Israel's future success as a Jewish state depends on education of her people. Israel must rise to the challenge presented by the world and excel in every way. We must push ahead with advances in every industry. Those advances need to become an integral part of life for people everywhere - making the importance of Israel an undeniable fact and her security a

I'm Melting!

2006-08-19T09:53:00.000+03:00

My goodness, it's hot! For the past couple of days, we've really been having a heat wave here. I guess that's what happens in the Middle East in the summer. It's almost 10:00 and it's already roasting here. Today's high is 93 degrees then it'll be 93, 95, 95, and 96 on Thursday! Here's the thing - we don't have air conditioning. Generally it's nice enough in Jerusalem that you don't need AC. The

Let's Do the Time Warp Again!

2006-08-16T08:03:00.002+03:00

Thanks to a very kind, generous friend I have Photoshop on my machine now and spent yesterday playing with it. I've figured out how to remove dust spots that attacked my pictures from Georgia. There was dust inside my camera and a little UFO appeared in all of the pictures from that trip. The dust has magically disappeared from my lens, thank goodness. The goal with Photoshop is to make a new

Disturbing!

2006-08-14T23:15:00.000+03:00

I found this picture on Flickr and though it was really disturbing (but maybe a good idea?!).

It's My Birthday

2006-08-13T08:09:00.000+03:00

For me today marks the end/beginning of another trip around the Sun. I just went to my post from last year and frankly, I am much happier, healthier, and more hopeful than I was a year ago. That's wonderful because I wasn't that bad off then!I've started to receive cute and loving b-day wishes - cards and emails. It's so lovely to be remembered!Yesterday I went to Y's parent's house and we swam

Hitting Home

2006-08-11T11:16:00.000+03:00

I've mentioned my friend S a couple of times on this blog. She writes Shirat Hasirena. We chat online everyday and have become good friends over the past few months. We're the same age, went to the same university (GO HEELS!) and even grew up near each other. Despite all of that, we only met through the internet after we moved to Israel!Yesterday, my dear friend S got sad news. One of her

Help Name My New Blog Contest!

2006-08-10T07:26:00.000+03:00

I've had this blog for almost two years! It all started way back in October of 2004. Over time I've seen how I blog, what I like to blog about, and what the limits of this blog are. Part of the issues include formatting - I am not really happy with blogspot. I want tags, categories, etc. Other issues are more personal. I want my own URL too.So, we are (once we find an apartment!) moving to the

World Pride Guide: Final Update (Aug 10, 11, 12)

2006-08-10T07:12:00.000+03:00

AUG 10COMMUNITY CONFERENCE World Congress of LGBT Jews/Keshet Ga’avah Mini-conference, 09:00-13:30 Dan Panorama Hotel, 39 Keren Hayesod St., Jerusalem 09:30-10:30 Gender variations in Mishnah 10:40-12:00 Jewish, queer, a camera in the hand and a script in mind 12:10-13:30 “Queer with guns: what can the US learn from the Israeli experience?” PROTEST AGAINST HATRED Across the street

Beach Distractions - Tel Aviv 2006

2006-08-09T09:00:00.000+03:00

Thanks to Celestial Blue for the tip!

Setting It Straight Step-by-Step

2006-08-09T08:42:00.000+03:00

Yael, our lovely Olehgirl, has been sharing with us all about the "enhanced", faked or staged photos that have been coming out of the war in Lebanon and showing up on TV and newsstands around the world.She continues her roundup in her latest post and provides some context to the image that appeared on the cover of US News and World Report.Yael's posts on this topic are eye-opening and definitely

Jerusalem World Pride Update with Love

2006-08-09T08:34:00.000+03:00

Matt Lebovic, the blogger behind From Jerusalem with Love, brings us a roundup of Jerusalem World Pride thus far. He writes, "This week’s WorldPride programs attracted hundreds of supporters from around the world. Far from the “naked parade” many would falsely stereotype Pride events, the week has focused on GBLT health, human rights and youth support (www.worldpride.net). A slew of films, art

Israeli Cultural Spotlight: Mosh Ben Ari

2006-08-08T10:46:00.000+03:00

I got a special request from a reader to share with everyone about Israeli musician Mosh Ben Ari. My friend S is a big fan and if she likes Mosh Ben Ari then he must be good!Shai, over at Shaister.com, wrote about Mosh Ben Ari back in 2005. He described him as such, "With his rugged looks and dreadlocked hair, Ben Ari looks like Eidan Reichel's macho older brother. His musical style is also a bit

World Pride Guide Parts 3 and 4 (Aug 8 and 9)

2006-08-08T07:10:00.000+03:00

Tuesday August 8:WorldPride Human Rights Day The Human Rights Day, a part of the WorldPride 2006 events, reflects the LGBT community’s involvement in the field of human rights. During this day we will present a historic evaluation of the community’s struggle for human rights, conduct a debate of the difference in this field in various countries and sectors, and a discussion of the challenges

But You're Not a Cheerleader!

2006-08-07T10:07:00.000+03:00

When I was in Middle School or High School, some of my good friends were cheerleaders. Part of their outfit included these super cute (I thought at the time) shoes that looked like this:Those little triangles, well, they're these little plastic pockets. You can slide out the color panels and replace them with a rainbow of other slides to match your school's colors or in my case I dreamed of

World Pride Guide Part 2: Monday, Aug. 7

2006-08-06T17:33:00.000+03:00

YOUTH DAY The youth day will open at 12:00, at the Knesset, with gay teens (ages 15-25) meeting the chairperson of the Knesset committee on child’s welfare: Shelly Yechimovich. We will hear what key figures in Israeli politics think of the subject of LGBT youth in Israel and express what we have to say. To enter the Knesset, you must pre-register: 02-6250502, ext. 131. The Knesset meeting

World Pride Guide Part 1

2006-08-05T21:12:00.000+03:00

WORLD PRIDE BEGINS TOMORROW IN JERUSALEM! YEAH!I've got a more personal post coming, but I wanted to quickly highlight the upcoming day's events and provide some info.Are you in Jerusalem and have quesitons or need assistance? Visit the World Pride Information Center at:The Lab/HaMa’abada, 28 Hebron Road.Number for information 054-4898717Hours of operation:Sunday - Thursday 12:00 - 22:00Friday

Israeli Cultural Spotlight: The Idan Raichel Project

2006-08-05T16:39:00.000+03:00

This post is the first of several (I hope) that will highlight examples of Israeli culture and share with you all some things that I think are really cool about Israel. If you have suggestions for the Israeli Cultural Spotlight - music, visual art, dance, cinema, craft, whatever - email me (shalomisraelblog[at]gmail[dot]com) and I'll share it!The Idan Raichel Project mixes musical influences from

The Green Birds Are Back

2006-08-05T09:39:00.000+03:00

Yesterday, Y spotted a green bird. They're back. You can read about them from my posts from last year here and here. Its official name is the Rose-ringed Parakeet.I took pictures. Click and click to enlarge. I'll try to get better shots in the coming days. The bird is more or less in the center of these photos.

CNN Spinning

2006-08-04T16:14:00.000+03:00

I wonder if the folks at CNN get dizzy from spinning?!Check out this video and really listen to what the Israeli spokesperson is saying.Israel is sorry if this was a mistake. Hezbollah considers the rockets that miss mistakes.Israel values life and regrets civilian casualties. Hezbullah rejoices in civilian deaths.Israel targets rocket sites, Hezbullah positions and targets that will keep

Lighten Up

2006-08-04T15:12:00.000+03:00

I've been feeling a little down lately - or stressed - or stressed and down. Who knows?! The other day on my walk to lunch I took my camera and here are some funny things I found.This sign made me laugh. The second destination, "HaMoshava HaGermanit" in English is "The German Colony". There isn't an English translation for Rehavya and Talpiot, so those words are transliterated - an English

Pallywood

2006-08-03T22:23:00.000+03:00

Very, very interesting. Again, thanks to Yael.

Video of Rocket Attack on Haifa

2006-08-03T10:15:00.000+03:00

In this video you see and hear the impact of a Hezbullah rocket in Haifa.Check out Yael's blog for more info and ongoing Qana discussion.

The Belles of Solace Glen

2006-08-03T05:29:00.000+03:00

Last year my friend Jenn (who doesn't blog anymore) sent me a few books as a present (thanks again, Jenn!). One of them was The Belles of Solance Glen by Susan James. This book was a great break during this past week from "normal" life here in Israel. The Belles of Solace Glen is a lighthearted mystery about a small town in Maryland. It was engaging but not life changing. It's not a piece of

Apparently, I am Santa Claus

2006-08-01T07:14:00.000+03:00

If Iran is a stabilizing force, then I am Santa Claus.Read more about it.

Help Us Find an Apartment!

2006-07-31T13:28:00.000+03:00

Y and I are trying to move to Tel Aviv. We're apartment hunting. It's hard. Help!We've checked out homeless and other web resources. We've called some realtors too. But as of yet we haven't found anything that fits.We're looking for a 3 room (two bedroom) apartment in central Tel Aviv (from like Bazel to Rothschild or there about) that has AC and is renovated or in good shape. Our budget is

Doing the Dirty Work

2006-07-31T10:04:00.000+03:00

I was shocked when I saw the pictures of the children being taken from the building in Qana yesterday. It was terrible to see. I think that those images will stay with me always.I watched the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the UN speak about the incident at the UN. Here's what I want to say about that:Hezbullah is a terrorist organization. They have launched thousands of rockets over the

0% Yankee!

2006-07-29T09:17:00.000+03:00

Your Linguistic Profile:50% General American English40% Dixie5% Upper Midwestern0% Midwestern0% YankeeWhat Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Proof I am Alive

2006-07-27T15:28:00.000+03:00

Here I am.

Boker Tov Means Good Morning in Hebrew

2006-07-24T11:16:00.000+03:00

I'm posting this poem because I'm feeling the need for a little encouragement today. Maya Angelou's Inaugural Poem A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens Of their sojourn here On our planet floor, Any broad alarm of their hastening doom Is lost in the gloom of dust and ages

The Spoils of War

2006-07-17T10:40:00.000+03:00

I am conflicted. War is bad. Bill Hemmer is so, so good - and he's in Israel covering the story!!! If there is a light in this dark time it's Bill Hemmer. Um, but when did he move from CNN to Fox News?!

How to Help

2006-07-16T14:46:00.000+03:00

Just posting to say to all of my lovely readers that I am OK. Things here are tense to say the least, but life goes on. Yesterday I went to Y's parents house and swam in the pool and then to Tel Aviv to hang out with friends at the beach.The Northern half of Israel is under attack in a serious way. There is a feeling of helplessness as we watch the action on TV. But you can help.My e-friend,

Blufr: Bruising Your Ego One Bluf at a Time

2006-07-14T09:48:00.000+03:00

Blufr is fun! Check it out. All the kool kids are doing it. (I can't get the embedding thing-a-ma-bob to look right. It looks great in preview but sucky on the blog. Hmmm. Anyway, check out the game. ;-))The malapropism, "for all intensive purposes," is often confused with the expression, "for all intents and purposes."Powered by Answers.com:free online dictionary and more