He ran right across my path, and when I say run, he can really run.
Then he stopped on the side of the peer.
I snapped this photo.
But as I got closer, he jumped (flew) into the water and swam quickly away.
Would NOT want to fall into the water and run into this guy in there. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sharing The Road
Pink car.
Vanity license plate.
And a smoothie in the cup for breakfast.
Lifestyles of the rich and famous...
While the homeless are sleeping in the gutters! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Catered To Pup
Great Gesundheit Tissues
In short, I think it’s healthy for us as human beings to ask questions, even the most difficult questions of why. We need to make sense of our world and the context in which we live. Questions like: Why do good people at times experience horrible loss and suffering? Why do atheists and sinners often seem to excel and succeed (my wife says, perhaps they sold their soul to the devil!)?While asking why to search for G-d and try to understand His ways is human, at the same time, we as mere mortal human beings can not ever fully know G-d’s ways or His plan for us. In short, Mendel, the Chabad rabbi, said today, don’t get fixated on the why. Instead focus on what you can do to make the world better. Actions speak louder than words.
Testing Our Faith
If he's happy then I'm happy! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Smiley Pillow
Flair leg.
Nice job Urban Outfitters. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Great Hippie Pants
Rainbow wings and hand painted.
There is always another mug whether you drink coffee or not. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal
Butterfly Mug
1,000 days trying to learn Hebrew.
I still have such a long way to go.
But as they say, it's the journey. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
1,000 Days of Duolingo
And a Lillie Beer just to taste.
Lillie is an Italian Pilsner bittered with Hallertau Mittelfruh and dry-hopped with Saphir and force carbonated.
@Landmade Brewing
I sometimes get very scared when we don’t give Hashem the proper credit for our incredible accomplishments and military successes, but rather we talk about our own “self-reliance.” To a certain extent, the calls for self-reliance is understandable amidst broad-based anti-Semitism in the world, calls for Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel, and near constant United Nations resolutions again us. Of course, in these circumstances and with our history of suffering persecution, pogroms, and Holocaust, we may look to insulate and protect ourselves from the world’s incessant and irrational hatred of Jews.Most importantly though, we have to recognize that G-d is in charge. As a small people in a tiny (albeit marvelous) land, surrounded by enemies, we can never forget that remaining sovereign over Israel and defeating our enemies that rise up against us time and again is nothing but completely miraculous. Our enemies are 1,000 to 1 against us, and yet G-d makes them run from before us.
Zionism of Strength and Humility
That's a blast from the past.
Nice blue wheels and rainbow swoosh! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Retro Skates
This illustration was in the mall for a local high school art exhibit.
This dancer's pink dress is made of plastic cutlery (spoons, folks, knives).
Such creativity and flawless execution of the design concept that you almost don't realize how this is put together.
It's brilliantly done! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Silverware Dancer
Also, nice lime green sunflower cup.
The only challenge was the long line under the sun and humidity.
Shaving the big ice cube apparently takes some time. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Rainbow Ices
@Maryland Iron Festival (Catoctin Furnace)
Never more than today are we living lives of total excess. This week, we saw a Mercedes-Benz 1995 car sell for a record-breaking $142 million. Last month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, authorities seized a Russian oligarch’s $793 million mega yacht. And this last year, Morgan Stanley predicted that Elon Musk may eventually become the world’s first trillionaire.In a world where marketing, sales, advertising, branding, and the media all seek to convince us that life is essentially about “things,” self-satisfaction, the next high, and happiness, we can easily forget how transient and valueless all that really is. Inside each of us though there is a deeper, true voice that seeks a life of real meaning, purpose and immortality, where faith, compassion, giving, and self-sacrifice is the true measure of our character and the ultimate gauge of life success.
Measuring Success Like G-d
So much to be grateful for to G-d Almighty
Thank you for another week! ;-)
Spring Flowers for Shabbat
Aside from the lavish and colorful playground, they had a trampoline, petting zoo, and BBQ for Lag B'Omer.
This was Torah Turtle (my name for him) at the event.
What an amazing shell and such a cool animal.
Turtles are a definite favorite! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Awesome Torah Turtle
Also, like the blue ocean and shells as the backdrop on the wall.
Favorite color is BLUE! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Big Blue Plates
Colorful and plenty of smiles! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)
Cookies and Cupcakes
