Showing posts with label People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label People. Show all posts

March 4, 2024

When Nature Calls, People's Worst

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October 26, 2023

Head In Ceiling

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October 16, 2023

Goldfish Person

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October 2, 2023

The Grouchy Neighbor Who Brought Me Closer to G-d

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Grouchy Neighbor Who Brought Me Closer to G-d."

Thankfully, nothing terrible happened, but it's these everyday slights and provocations that can really hurt our feelings and end up pushing us away from G-d and Judaism.

However, I realized that G-d sends me certain encounters so that I can reflect, write about them, and share with you some things that really aren't the Torah way. We all have to deal with difficult people and challenging situations, but fundamentally and always, G-d is all good and wants us to turn to Him despite and even because of these happenstances.

While there is no such thing as hurt, insult, embarrassment, or suffering that is trivial, I hope that G-d will bless us to see past the pain of life and continue to find our way to embrace Him with all our heart, as well as to forgive our neighbors.

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August 16, 2023

Herd Mentality

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August 11, 2023

Colorful Tapestry of People

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August 10, 2023

Doing My Job

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May 28, 2023

Puerto Rico On The Rocks

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May 21, 2023

Some Shabbos Chuckles

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Some Shabbos Chuckles."

People never fail to amaze me in both their potential as well as in their idiosyncrasies. But the last number of weeks have really brought home that while we Jews share many commonalities, there are also quite a few quirky differences, and many of these are worth sharing.

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May 4, 2023

Great Job 5th Graders!

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March 19, 2023

How a Sticky Situation Taught Me Some Empathy

   

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "How a Sticky Situation Taught Me Some Empathy."

Thank G-d, he finished the blood draw, and it was over. But as I reflected afterwards, I thought to myself that this guy is just one of probably millions out there who are unhappy with their jobs, their relationships, their lives, and maybe more broadly, the direction things are going in for them.

To “move the needle” of the world in the right direction, perhaps we must fundamentally change the order of things so that people are paramount while profit and power are not. What that means is that we don’t tolerate the conditions that lead to tyrants, corruption, and endless greed.

(Credit Photo: Anna Shvets via https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-syringe-3786215/)

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March 10, 2023

What a Snake!

Who knew that snakes have teeth and fangs.

Just like some nasty people!  ;-)

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December 13, 2022

Holiday Cheer @Trader Joes

Getting serious about the holidays. 

Gotta love that hat! ;-)

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November 11, 2022

Thank You To Our Veterans

This is veterans' sacrifice. 

Words of thank you aren't near enough for their service. 

Everyday is veterans day! ;-)

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November 8, 2022

That Fits So Many People

It's not just a movie!

It's real people every day. 

"No nuts, no glory!" ;-)

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September 29, 2022

Wanted Nice Customers

Wouldn't that be great if we could just ask for nice customers.

And everyone else for that matter.  

Nice, nice, I said it twice!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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July 3, 2022

Going to Minions or Minyan?



Dressed as a minion. 

On the way to see Minions movie. 

This kid can really play the part!  

It's funny minion sounds like minyan.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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November 16, 2021

Dog Likes Starbucks

Dog(s) like Starbucks coffee.

And people like (dog) biscuits.

What's the world coming to?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)


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August 18, 2021

Y'All Crazy

This guy's shirt says it all. 

Y'All Crazy!

The longer I'm around and see the world "in action," the more convinced I am that it's true enough!

Sorry world, I wish it wasn't so.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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July 6, 2021

Colorful City Living Wall Mural


Great colorful city living wall mural. 

This is a snippet from a larger mural at a local kosher eatery.  

Houses, people, cars, water, flowers, and trees. 

Happy pappy and nicely done!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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