July 24, 2023
June 4, 2023
May 31, 2023
4 Flavors of Overflowing Gelato
This was nice on a very hot day! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
4 Flavors of Overflowing Gelato
January 18, 2023
December 22, 2022
It's Always Frozen Mojito Time
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
It's Always Frozen Mojito Time
September 19, 2022
Good Ol' Fashion Ice Cream Truck
That's a lot of ice cream and a lot of joy! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Good Ol' Fashion Ice Cream Truck
June 22, 2022
Chocolate Tiger Sugar
Tiger Sugar: brown sugar boba bubble tea with fresh cream and streaked with syrup.
This one was the chocolate malt version.
You can see the bobas floating at the bottom.
Watch out Starbucks, Tiger Sugar is gonna eat your lunch! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Chocolate Tiger Sugar
June 16, 2022
Frozen and Delicious
Packs some oomph!
And the flower tops it off as beautiful. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Frozen and Delicious
May 23, 2022
Rainbow Ices
Also, nice lime green sunflower cup.
The only challenge was the long line under the sun and humidity.
Shaving the big ice cube apparently takes some time. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Rainbow Ices
May 30, 2021
These Looks Good
Blue one.
Yellow one.
Orange one.
Looks so refreshing.
Especially on the rocks or even better like an icy.
Want to try a little (or a lot) of each! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
These Looks Good
December 23, 2020
Turn On The Donut Light
Like these donut-shaped lights @Dunkin' Donuts.
You can't eat them, but they reminds you why you're there.
Donuts and coffee—make mine a signature latte, iced with some mocha and whipped cream—always yum.
Always, Dunkin' delicious! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Turn On The Donut Light
September 8, 2020
Laundry is a Colorful Cleaning Affair
Some nice refreshing laundry detergent is just what's needed.
When the detergent comes in big, bright bottles like here, then it's even a more inviting experience.
Clean laundry, clean mind, clean mouth way to go! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Laundry is a Colorful Cleaning Affair
July 18, 2018
Rain From Heaven
It is the first time that I was actually able to see the rain almost in a slow motion.
They weren't drops, but literally streaks of water zipping down from the sky.
The feeling was so pure and refreshing to clean the air and the ground.
To replenish our reservoirs, ponds, lakes, rivers, and oceans.
To nourish the fruit of the Earth and make it grow.
We use up and make dirty, but G-d replenishes and makes clean! ;-)
(Source photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Rain From Heaven
September 8, 2017
What's With The Water
I have been remembering from the other day when I was in the pool, but I had a very different experience from usual.
Yes, I was swimming hard and disciplined doing my laps.
But my mind decided to focus on the water.
Just the water...nothing else.
I literally blanked out the world around me...no pool, no exercise, no other people, no current events, no random thoughts.
I just put all my senses unto the water itself.
The cool softness of the water as it glided over my hands and body.
The subtle resistance of the water, yet the buoyancy it provided.
The waves and current as the water flowed around my body moving crisply through it.
The healing purity of the water physically and spiritually.
I imagined the clearest and cleanest water, and how it quenches our thirst and washes everything in the world clean again.
Water, earth, wind and fire...the wisdom and perfection of them and us cannot possibly be random events, but they are testament to the genius of our Creator.
Thank you G-d especially for the water in the time, place, and amount that is for a blessing--and as a series of strong hurricanes continue to roar towards your people, let it be merciful.
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
What's With The Water
May 24, 2017
Make The Oy Vey Go Away
This amazing beautiful flower.
Made by G-d Almighty.
See the perfection of the geometry and the shape that springs forth from mother earth.
Open your eyes to the magnificence and brightness of the colors.
Feel in your mind's eye the soft texture of the petals and droplets.
Breath in the smell of freshness and new air into your expanding lungs.
Yes, whatever ails you...
Make this for yourself a renewal of spirit and of flesh. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Make The Oy Vey Go Away
April 22, 2017
Water Cross
The water was on and it was almost like a really high-speed jet jacuzzi.
The cool water was rushing at me and splashing in my face and it was a nice moment of relaxation and feeling of life.
For those who have been to the mikvah, it felt refreshing and like a renewal of spirit.
Just in jest...when I look at this, I can't help noticing that it almost looks like Jesus on the cross.
Except, thank G-d no nails, torture, or Roman Legion involved in this. ;-)
(Source Video: Dannielle Blumenthal)
Water Cross
August 2, 2015
Golden Retriever Swims Like A Fish
Out on the kayak today with Rebecca in Maryland.
This beautiful golden retriever named Rudder was playing on the bank and in the water.
He was swimming and chasing a toy that the friendly owners were throwing way out into the pond.
On this hot sunny day, this dog was having a blast, and the people seemed to enjoy talking with us about him.
Overall this was a welcome break from the Dog Days of Summer. ;-)
(Source Video: Rebecca Blumenthal)
Golden Retriever Swims Like A Fish
December 29, 2014
Iced Pool BUT Hot Tub
These folks on the left are in the outdoor steaming hot tub.
However, see the pool next to them on the right--it's nearly completely frozen over (and it would be except for a fireplace at the other end of the pool deck)!
The temperature outside a frosty 19 degrees fahrenheit.
Yes, for those who know me...I keep the air conditioner on in the Winter (true).
But even I didn't bare it all in Santa Fe in December--at least not yet! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Iced Pool BUT Hot Tub