Two asses can't sit on one horse.
Maybe a less eloquent way of saying that two kings can't sit on one throne!
But the imagery of the first one is funnier! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
December 8, 2020
Two Asses and A Horse
December 6, 2020
Kiddush for Friday Evening by Andy Blumenthal
Making Things Right When There Is Still Time
Over the years, I heard bits and pieces about him, including that he was ill, and I tried through my other friends to reach out to him. Somehow, it never worked, and more time wore on. Recently again, when another old friend lost their parent, I read something that reminded me that I still had unfinished business with my friend that I had hurt. So now was as good a time as any to reach out.
Somehow hurting someone never really goes away. Those feelings are sort of immortalized in time. The hurt is tangible and become concrete in the genetic fabric of our souls. My soul told me that it was time to try to correct for a mistake I made. You never know how much time is left, and it is important to try to make things right.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
December 4, 2020
Awesome Vase 4 Shabbat Shalom
December 2, 2020
How To Keep A Secret
This was a saying from the movie, The 2nd, that I liked:
Three people can keep a secret.
When two are dead!
It's similar to when you ask someone a question that they don't want to answer and they say:
I can tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
Both of these make a lot of sense, LOL. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
December 1, 2020
Ice Cream Correctness
Thought this was a nice advertising for ice cream in the food court at the mall.
It's funny that they painted this over some doors, and you can see the lock in the center, right under the "Bomb Pop."
In the age of radical terrorism, I wonder if that's the best name for ice pops geared for children (and adults).
I think we need to consider being emotionally intelligent and politically correct.
Since it's red, white, and blue, how about rebranding it as the American Pop (with no ticking time bomb association)! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 30, 2020
Doing A Double Take
Wow, I had to do a quick double take driving past this police officer.
No, he wasn't telling me to pullover and stop.
Actually, he isn't telling anyone anything.
He's a statue standing on the corner in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Makes you look and slow down!
Heck, who needs real people anymore for anything! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 29, 2020
Mastering Cheerfulness
During Covid-19, it is easy to get down about all the people getting sick (many dying) and for the rest of us the intense feelings of isolation. However, during this time (and particularly this week of Thanksgiving), I am learning the importance of staying positive and appreciating all G-d’s blessings that we do have. More broadly, I am coming to understand that inside a person, G-d exists amidst love, kindness and cheerfulness: these are elements that nourish the flame of our soul and wherein G-d happily coexists with us. It makes a lot of sense that when we are angry, jealous, or sad, the holy Shechinah (presence of G-d) cannot fully reside inside us. Because G-d Himself is gracious, kind, and loving and created us from this, so His spirit within us (our soul) flourishes amidst these feelings, but diminishes within us like a flame without oxygen when we distance ourselves emotionally and spiritually.
Just like one candlelight extinguishes the darkness around it, so also the light that we nurture within ourselves can extinguish the darkness that we occasionally feel inside.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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)
November 26, 2020
The Cost Is The Cost
The less you pay for something, the more it costs.
You might think you're getting a bargain by paying less, but in the end, paying less ends up costing you more in troubles and headaches.
The cost is really the cost.
When you cut a penny in half, it still costs you the whole penny!
You can't nickel and dime it to death. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 25, 2020
November 24, 2020
Who You Calling Bull?
November 23, 2020
What A Dumb Education System
Unfortunately, the education system here starts out dumb from the get-go!
As the WSJ today reports, $400 billion out of a $1.4 trillion educational loan portfolio is likely uncollectible.
That's almost 30% bad debt!
But what is unforgivable is that they system is geared towards crappy lending practices.
As per a former head of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO):
"We make no attempt to evaluate the quality of the borrower, the ability to repay, the effectiveness of the loans...[so] the taxpayer ends up picking up the tab."
Is that fair to all the responsible students and families that pay for their education and repay their student loans?
This systems is so broken, and on top of it yet we want to forgive more student debt all together and teach our children to be deadbeats!
It seems like this education system can't teach anything of value except how to play an already broken system! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 22, 2020
There's Someone For Everyone
I'm sitting resting on Shabbat, minding my own business, and reading the Favorite Tales of Sholom Aleichem, but then my wife tells me a story circulating in the news that seemed like it could even be one better. At least my exaggerated version of it did as a tall tale in the making.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 20, 2020
Modeh Ani - Thank you G-d
Beautiful song after the prayer, Modeh Ani that Jews say every morning immediately when we wake up.
I give thanks to You, living and eternal King for you have restored my soul within me with mercy; Your faithfulness is great.
Thank you G-d for everything you do for us.
Your mercy endures forever!
As Sholom Aleichem say: we should not know the taste of hunger. ;-)
(Credit Video: Omer Adam עומר אדם)
November 19, 2020
Vaccine Fears
They tell me that the news is reporting 95% effectiveness and then they pull out their smartphone and show me a cartoon of someone taking the vaccine and their face is all deformed (I won't go into the details).
So I ask him:
Are you going to talk the vaccine?
He says:
"No!"
I ask:
Do you take the flu vaccine?
Again he says :
No, it's poison!
He thinks some more and says (jokingly, I believe):
And if some big burly guys try to hold me down and make me take it, I'll tell them I'm gonna go out and get a gun and come back tomorrow and shoot them.
Bottom line: there is some real fear and apprehension out there about these vaccines.
And surely, some people do have negative effects--whatever that percentage is.
Personally, I will take the vaccine. I would rather try and fail (hopefully not), than never try at all!
How long the vaccine is effective for--that's another matter all together. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 18, 2020
I'm Sure You Did
I am about to get into the swimming pool.
A water aerobics class is letting out and a bunch of older ladies are on the way out of the water.
One of them stops, give me a big smirk, and says:
"Don't worry we warmed it up for you!"
I thought for quick second, and said with a completely straight face:
"I'm sure you did!"
The joys of swimming life. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 17, 2020
Oh Baby It’s Cold Inside
November 16, 2020
Geometric Shapes Inspire
They're interesting in that they speak to a person, but it's left up to your imagination what they are actually saying.
Feels a little futuristic and from alien space.
Words may mean nothing, but shapes can be a universal language.
Go figure! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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