In just over a week we’ll be listening to the story of Queen Esther read from Megillat Esther (the scroll of Esther). A lot has been written about this story and the holiday that celebrates the miracle behind the story; one thing that strikes me is the relevance of this narrative.
When Haman is appointed Prime [...]
On My Blog
Photo Memes:
- Red in the House for Ruby Tuesday
- Tea for Sepia Scenes
A short review of The Garden of Beasts
I had a few problems with my car
A new museum in my area
Traditional Hamantaschen, a recipe for Purim
Elsewhere in the JBlogosphere
The almost Purim edition of kcc (the kosher cooking carnival) is up at [...]
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson was born in 1850. He was a sickly child who was often confined to his bedroom. As a result he longed to travel and as a young man made frequent visits to France.
In 1876 he undertook a voyage along the Oise River from Belgium through France with his friend Walter [...]
3 eggs
1-cup oil
1-cup sugar
1-teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-teaspoon baking powder
3 cups flour
In a large mixer, beat together the eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Add baking powder and flour until you get a workable dough. If dough is too wet, add more flour.
Divide dough into quarters. Toll to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured [...]
Mary The Teach has created a new meme, Sepia Scenes. Click here to join in or learn how to apply a sepia tone to a photograph.
The latest edition of kcc (the kosher cooking carnival) is up at Batya’s, check it out and you’ll find some lovely recipes.
Last summer we renovated two rooms, both of which contain red.
On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED and then link to this blog.
Car-Related Post
I bumped my car. On Saturday evening I went with some friends to the restaurant and as I left the car space after the meal I didn’t notice a piece of marble on the ground and really damaged the car. I obviously had to phone the insurance which was quite something since I wished [...]
by Jeffery Deaver
Ny mob hit man Paul Schuman is presented with the following deal: he will be sent to jail unless he accepts to asassinate one of Hitler’s most important ministers during the 1936 olympics. Since he doesn’t really have the choice he leaves for Berlin but, even before he can fulfill his mission, he [...]
The new edition of Haveil Havalim is up at Sarahs View; Sarah blogs from Australia.
