Category: Holidays and Festivals

Bread & Calendars

Posted on August 1, 2014 by TJ

This morning I woke up shortly after 7 a.m.–which used to be when I always woke up, but lately it is early. I made a pot of coffee and then started preparing the dough for Challah bread. Usually I braid three strands but today I… Continue Reading “Bread & Calendars”

Category: Blog Posts, Holidays and FestivalsTags: Challah, Friends, Shabbat

Tears of Impotent Rage

Posted on July 5, 2014 by TJ

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Yesterday started out bumpy for me because I feel increasingly frustrated by the problems with the lawn mower. Every mower I touch this summer dies. I don’t know how to fix an ailing mower and EJ is too busy (or tired) from hours of… Continue Reading “Tears of Impotent Rage”

Category: Blog Posts, Cancer, Holidays and FestivalsTags: 4th of July, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, Holidays, Independence Day

I Gave My Love A Cherry

Posted on June 21, 2014 by TJ

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Yesterday morning I went outside to fill the birdfeeders and found a ripe cherry. We have six little cherry trees and I found only ONE ripe cherry. I put it on EJ’s plate when I served him his breakfast. “Where is yours?” he asked.… Continue Reading “I Gave My Love A Cherry”