Showing posts with label Faces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Faces. Show all posts
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Cookie Faces
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Barrel of Cactus
February 7, 2022
Farmer Folk
November 27, 2020
Shabbat Shalom Bowl and Cup Set
They say Shabbat Shalom to all Y'all!
Quick funny anecdote from today:
When I inquired with a friend about their Thanksgiving dinner yesterday.
They, of course, said they ate too much!
But it was funny as hey said that, they made a big round (belly) sign with their arms.
That image was worth a thousand turkeys. ;-)
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
January 14, 2020
I Say Upside Down You Turn Me
September 14, 2019
Facing Facts on Rosh Hashanah
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Facing Facts on Rosh Hashanah."
In a sense, we all live at least two lives–represented by the two faces we wear: The first is the happy face, where we portray ourselves as if everything is going so well, almost near-perfect in our lives (our vacations, accomplishments, celebrations, and so on), and this is the face that we routinely show to the world. Then, there is the second face, which is essentially where everything is not (always) quite so rosy, where life’s challenges, troubles, and hardships take their tangible toll, and this is the face that we learn to keep private and regularly hide from the world. Usually, it comes down to a rationale that goes something like this: just imagine what would people think of us if they really knew us for who we are and what we were actually going through? Yet the funny thing is that everyone is going through something–that’s life!In a couple of weeks, when we celebrate Rosh Hashanah, we come knowing that there is no mask to be worn in front of our Maker, and truly, we are naked before Him in all our thoughts and deeds. We can’t pretend anymore that our lives or ourselves are perfect, but rather this is the time for true and earnest reflection, repentance, as well as judgment for the New Year based on what each of us is really all about. May each of us have the courage and conviction to face our real selves, to learn, grow, improve, and ultimately to self-actualize, and may we receive G-d’s mercy and blessings for a happy and healthy New Year!
September 25, 2018
Happy Sock Faces
I was tempted to even buy some.
But the faces were on the feet.
So you couldn't see them around the ankle when you wear them.
If you wear the socks without shoes then you can see the cartoon faces.
However, then you also wear out these fun socks
I'm in for fun socks.
Just have to get the faces in the right places. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
April 4, 2015
2 Heads And A House
In America, in front of the McMansions, it is not atypical to see interesting statues (perhaps of lions or fantasy guard creatures), ancient fountains, and even modern art.
I thought this European house was unique with some busts of a man and woman on each side of the gate to the front door.
Wonder whether these are actually supposed to look the owners or are just randomly funny.
Also, the color match the orange house and yellow entranceway sort of perfectly.
Either way, it makes you take a 2nd and 3rd look.
Why is the man bust smiling and the woman bust looking so miserable here (or is that just representative of what most "traditional" marriages are about)?
Wouldn't it be sort of funny if every home had busts or large photos or other representation prominently and widely displayed of the family inside.
No more mystery of who lives there and more warmth and personalization.
When you sell/buy property, you just have to take all of yourselves with you. ;-)
(Note: no idol worship please.)
(Source Photo: Rebecca Blumenthal)
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