Sliding Thoughts

The blog of Sholeh Loehle

August 13, 2012
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Travel

The last few weeks have been marked by suitcases, last minute travel, sunsets, children, friends, sleep-deprivation, laughter, learning, and family.  For the 4th of July weekend, I drove to Minnesota for 6 days to visit my mother’s family and some … Continue reading

February 20, 2012
by sholeh
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My sad suitcase

I recently went to Florida for a work trip. At the end of a very long (and wonderful) week, we returned to Chicago tired and ready for home. My coworkers and I waited at the baggage carousel…and waited. Their luggage … Continue reading

April 6, 2011
by sholeh
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Driving D.C.

I was in Washington, D.C. to attend a friend’s wedding last weekend. It was a beautiful, special time that I feel blessed to have participated in. However. I have figured out why all of the politicians who are based in … Continue reading

April 4, 2009
by sholeh
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The Cat

I have never been particularly fond of cats.  They are less predictable than dogs, more aloof, and I am slightly allergic to them.  But cats and I usually come to a sort of…understanding, and avoid each other whenever we must … Continue reading

March 31, 2009
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I like…#8

open faces that smile a lot foggy days when the rain barely mists down overhearing strange conversations New York City the way words can mean so many different things dancing for hours feeling like I am back in Haifa patterns … Continue reading

March 25, 2009
by sholeh
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Here I go!

There is something about traveling…airports, the unknown, the things that my eyes see that are different from everyday life.  And for the life of me, I can’t seem to pack in advance…so I find myself trying to consolidate everything into … Continue reading

November 17, 2008
by sholeh
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Cities, day and night

Manhattan, NYC (taken from the Statue of Liberty) Boston (This one was a little tricky, as I didn’t have a tripod, but I managed to get it.)

August 21, 2008
by sholeh
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Much Ado

This weekend there shall be a convergence upon Kansas City, KS such as it has never seen.  We are flying, driving, busing, and perhaps even walking to THE wedding of the summer. Too much?  Nah. To say that we’re excited … Continue reading

June 19, 2008
by sholeh
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home

Just a quick post to let everyone know I am home in Chicago.  Turkey was beautiful, and I will write more about it later.  I just walked in the door and I want to spend time with my family.  Much … Continue reading

November 7, 2007
by sholeh
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Spain

I came back to Israel from Spain nearly 2 weeks ago, and I simply haven’t had a moment to sit down and write about it. Suddenly a few moments came together (something about a tear in the space-time continuum), and … Continue reading