August 13, 2012
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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
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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
May 27, 2011
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In my last post I told the story of my adventures in mud on the way to my grandfather’s funeral in March. Well, my grandmother gave my sister and I some of Granddaddy’s tennis racquets. The one I was given … Continue reading
April 6, 2011
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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
October 19, 2010
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I realize, looking over recent posts, that I assume that the majority of my readers know what is going on in my life, or even what my day-to-day life looks like. However, it is difficult for me to gauge my … Continue reading
August 18, 2009
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The trial of the seven Baha’i leaders in Iran has been postponed. As this New York Times article so aptly put it: “The Bahais have long served as the proverbial canaries in the coal mine of Iran’s theocracy.” Injustice against … Continue reading
April 4, 2009
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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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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
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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
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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.)
October 21, 2008
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As a departure from the last few rather serious posts, I’m going to write a bit about my recent adventures. I stopped in Madison, Wisconsin on my way home from Minnesota a few days ago to visit a childhood friend. … Continue reading
September 3, 2008
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The weekend before last I drove to Kansas City with some friends for the wedding that we now call “Lovefest 2008″, otherwise known as Andrew & Erin’s wedding. Here are some things that I learned: – You can’t rent a … Continue reading
August 23, 2008
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There are so many faces In each room, I turn and my heart fills with a million histories (I remember it all) There are two ways that I see: I see your smile and I feel your soul there is … Continue reading
August 21, 2008
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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 26, 2008
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When I was booking my plane tickets from Haifa to Chicago, I decided that I wanted to stop for two days in Turkey for sightseeing and pilgrimage. So…I did. Go here for the entire set of pictures. I arrived in … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
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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
June 16, 2008
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I am here, at 1:30 am, with so much in my heart and so few words. After 18 months in the Holy Land, I leave to go back to the United States in a few hours. Desperately finishing packing (a … Continue reading
June 3, 2008
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This past weekend was a long one, as it was the Ascension of Baha’u’llah, and we had 3 days in a row off of work. A lucky group of 13 (5 guys and 8 girls) took a road trip down … Continue reading
March 24, 2008
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I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that … Continue reading
November 7, 2007
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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