Stained Glass

Oh let the sun shine in.

Meet it with a grin.

Smilers never lose. 

And frowners never win.

So let the sun shine in.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Stained Glass

Beautiful Hamentaschen

Hamentaschen for Purim in the making.

Minna Blumenthal work of art!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Minna)

Beautiful Hamentaschen

Planet Window Curtain

Planets, bubble gum balls, marbles...which is it?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Planet Window Curtain

Make Your Life a Sanctuary for G-d

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Make Your Life a Sanctuary for G-d."

In short, everything we do in life should be great, but not for our greatness. Everything that we do should be done with passion and determination, but not for our sakes. We are only here by the loving grace of G-d and for as long as He wills it. In our time here, we need to act in a way that means something beyond our finite, selfish mortal selves and instead be selfless for the purpose of our Creator.

If you lived your life for G-d, for good, and for a greater purpose, then your inner spiritual legacy will live on beyond your years and even your name. If you build a sanctuary for G-d, it will have holiness and permanence not only in this world but, more importantly, in the next.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Make Your Life a Sanctuary for G-d

Butter Me Up

Butter me up. 

Flavored teas below. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Butter Me Up

Rainbow Cake

Does each color taste different?

Appetizing!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Rainbow Cake

Junk Grafitti

Nothing really Mattress.

Who Chairs!  ;-)

(Shared by Itzchak)

Junk Grafitti

Bubala in Baltimore

(Credit Video: Andy Blumenthal)

Bubala in Baltimore

Fruit of the Dragon

AKA Dragon Fruit. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Fruit of the Dragon

My Vote of Confidence in Bibi

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "My Vote of Confidence in Bibi."

Prime Minister Netanyahu stands out not only for having been the longest serving Prime Minister of Israel (winning six times) and leading for over fifteen years, but for his undying vision and execution of peace through strength. Certainly, I could write of his heroism as an Israeli commando (and that of his dear older brother Yoni, who tragically perished in the Rescue at Entebbe), his miraculous rescue of Israel's finances and remake of the country into a genuine economic success story, and his unflinching determination to prevent a Palestinian terror state next to Israel and to thwart the existential Iranian nuclear threat.

However, I think there is no better expression of Bibi's core love for his people and Israel than that of his own words in his countless genius arguments and eloquent speeches at the United Nations, Congress, and with world leaders in defense of Israel's legitimacy and right to exist and defend itself.

(Photo Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu#/media/File:Benjamin_Netanyahu,_February_2023.jpg)

My Vote of Confidence in Bibi

Her Hair is Rainbow

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue Hair!

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Her Hair is Rainbow

Bathroom Etiquette

Ladies and gentlemen.

Keep this bathroom clean!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Bathroom Etiquette

Old Batman Video Game

Even the seat looks like the Batmobile!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Old Batman Video Game

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love is in the air!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Floor Full of Flour

That's enough flour for at least a few cakes!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Floor Full of Flour

The Worst Curse

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Worst Curse."

While space is the “final frontier,” Shatner is correct in his fear of the cold and emptiness that extends around countless stars and solar systems, where we have yet to discover any real life other than our own. Even on our own living planet here on Earth, everything for us as individuals is impermanent and can so easily be lost. What we think we’ve built as a fortress of money, power, and prestige can literally be snuffed out in a blink of an eye, and it is beyond our control to stop it except to continue to mend our own flaws and try to do good in life. In truth, we need to be constantly grateful for everything that we have and for as long as we have it, because in life, there are no guarantees of what is to come.

(Credit Photo: Kindel Media via https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-elderly-man-behind-the-glass-window-8172602/)

The Worst Curse

Medicine 4 The Masses

Lots of meds here for everyone. 

What I want to know is what are in the 3 BIG vials at the top (in blue, green, and orange)?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Medicine 4 The Masses

Sell Your Home, Go On Your Phone

It's almost like she's apart of the sign. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Sell Your Home, Go On Your Phone

Coffee Time

(Credit Photo… Andy Blumenthal)

Coffee Time

Rising To Great Heights

When we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us...

We can truly reach great heights!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)

Rising To Great Heights

How the Sausage Gets Made

Well they're not making sausage, but you get the idea. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

How the Sausage Gets Made

Stopping China's Spy Balloon

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Stopping China's Spy Balloon."

Unfortunately, the longer we gazed up at the sky, procrastinated, and let this Chinese surveillance craft collect and send important information to China, the worse it was for our global reputation, vital national security, deterrence for future military engagement, and priceless sovereignty and freedom. That balloon should have been found, shot down, and caught in real time off the Alaskan coast, not days later after traversing our country and so near our capital. This has been a national embarrassment and has presumably damaged vital global security interests.

(https://static.timesofisrael.com/blogs/uploads/2023/02/Balloon.jpeg)

Stopping China's Spy Balloon

Healthy Avocado Toast

Wow this avocado toast was an amazing breakfast! 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Healthy Avocado Toast

Indian Sunshine

 (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Indian Sunshine