Pelican on Pier

So nice at the Dania Beach Marina.

Long fishing pier into the ocean.

This pelican was enjoying the sun! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Pelican on Pier

Waffle On Over This Hanukkah

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Waffle On Over This Hanukkah."

If you love fresh waffles and you love chicken and beef, you’ll love Mordy Menkes and his new South Florida kosher food truck business called Wild Flour Waffles.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Waffle On Over This Hanukkah

Giving the World a Hand

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Giving the World a Helping Hand."

While we ourselves can do positive things to learn and grow as individuals, it’s a bigger and greater mitzvah when it’s shared with others! Just like Joseph, who rose above being a slave and prisoner to save the world, we can all rise above ourselves and our life predicaments to do good that spreads far and wide, perhaps even beyond our wildest imagination.

(Source Photo: https://pixabay.com/photos/hands-world-map-global-earth-600497/)

Giving the World a Hand

Vibrant Merrell Hydro Mocs

Mocs better than Crocs!

IMHO.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Vibrant Merrell Hydro Mocs

Tent on Beach

 

Cool tent on the beach.

Will look even better once the sparkling lights are up around it. 

Sort of like a big jellyfish, but a party will be happening here.

And buffet will be served shortly.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Tent on Beach

Holiday Cheer @Trader Joes

Getting serious about the holidays. 

Gotta love that hat! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Holiday Cheer @Trader Joes

Follow The Yellow Brick Road

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Facing Hardship, Finding Humility

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Facing Hardship, Finding Humility."

Like Celine Dion, no matter how much fame, fortune, or power any of us amass in our lifetimes, none of these things make an iota of difference in the time of G-d's eternal judgment of us. The only thing that matters and carries on are our good deeds!

When we are young and vibrant and the world seems so small in a way, we can tend to think we are invincible, but as we get older and more mature, we learn that everything we do in life that strays from the Almighty's path for us has a price to be paid and a humbling before our Maker.

(Credit Photo: Anirudh Koul via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celine_Dion#/media/File:Celine_Dion_Concert_Singing_Taking_Chances_2008.jpg)

Facing Hardship, Finding Humility

Correct Name?

What type of question is that:

Do you have the correct name?

No, I was given the incorrect name at birth and want to change it to the correct one!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Correct Name?

Just Hang on!

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Just Hang on!

Bandolier of Fragrant Oils

 

Not exactly the wild west of fragrant oils. 

But it's effective anyway.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Bandolier of Fragrant Oils

A Little Joker

 

Oh no!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

A Little Joker

A Hanukkah Gnome

Judeo-Christian blending of some sort here. 

Nice in terms of peace, tolerance, brotherhood and all that. 

But something about this doesn't look exactly kosher.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

A Hanukkah Gnome

Hanukkah Is About Fortifying the Family

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Hanukkah is about Fortifying the Family."
 
Modern Hellenism is when Judaism becomes less and less Jewish and more and more like another “value system” that is “politically correct” or “in style.”

To be clear, not every Jew is going to be “religious” in the same way, but still, each of us can contribute to the welfare of the whole. The point of Hanukkah is that Torah-true Judaism exists, even if we as individuals struggle to fulfill it. The task at hand is for each family and each of us to model proper behavior (thought, word, and deed) and to educate our children in the same so that the Greeks of our time do not win.

(Credit Photo: The National Guard via https://flic.kr/p/BBXA4R)

Hanukkah Is About Fortifying the Family

Playing Some Beautiful Music Together

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Playing Some Beautiful Music Together

Light Pole @Capitol

@Capitol

Nice lights in Washington, D.C.

That's some serious intricate handiwork. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Light Pole @Capitol

Cool Muscle Car

Check out the cool design with the head and snakes over the rear wheel.  

Just that touch of flair! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)

Cool Muscle Car

Brain Overload

Coffee mug says:

My brain has too many tabs open

How do you shut it off to get some rest? 

Then again, maybe you need a better microprocessor! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Brain Overload

It's All The Angle

Check out this guys head. 

It's all in the angle. ;-)

(Source Photo: Itzchak's friend)

It's All The Angle

Chutzpah Dating

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Chutzpah Dating."

It used to be that young men and women went on dates and generally treated each other respectfully and civilly as they explored whether there was a spark between them and potentially a match to be made. But somewhere along the lines, too many Prince Charmings have turned into real ugly toads.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Chutzpah Dating