Sunflower Day

These beautiful flowers and life itself is smiling upon us.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Sunflower Day

Wall of Ice Cream

Eat and be merry.

Sitting in front of a wall of ice cream!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Wall of Ice Cream

Snazzy Men's Shoes

Wow, the red and blue definitely add some snazzy pizzazz to this loafer. 

Makes me want to do some walking, indeed.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Snazzy Men's Shoes

Tisha B'Av - Destruction of The Temple

Wow, this is an incredibly moving depiction of the destruction of the holy Temple in Jerusalem. 

May G-d have mercy and renew our times as of old.  ;-)

Tisha B'Av - Destruction of The Temple

The Irreligious Religious

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Irreligious Religious."

If some “religious” people do the wrong thing, disrespect their fellow Jews, hate on them, curse them, defile their prayers, that doesn’t mean they are really religious. Rather to the contrary — they are the irreligious religious!

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

The Irreligious Religious

Get The Pest(s) Out Of Life

This seems like some good advice

Probably should say "pests" (plural)!

No wonder the people are happy to work there, they're pest free.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Get The Pest(s) Out Of Life

Where Are You Pointing That Gun?

If you're sitting in this chair and smoke starts coming out between your legs, I guess you'll know why.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Where Are You Pointing That Gun?

Fluffy Pink Uggs

Nice fluffy pink Uggs for the Summer. 

Looks more like a stuffed animal or blanket that you cuddle with. 

Can't believe these are actually to wear on the feet.  

Feminine and footwear.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Fluffy Pink Uggs

Fish of The Sea

Great fish of the sea. 

What an awesome puzzle by Ravensburger. 

So colorful, beautiful, and alive. 

The sea is teeming with gorgeous fish!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Fish of The Sea

Max's Kosher

Nice Pastrami sandwich with cole slaw.

Hot dog on a bun. 

Crispy sweet potato fries. 

Too bad Max's Kosher Cafe in Silver Spring closed.  :-(

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Max's Kosher

Someone Pimp My Ride, Please

Talking about a bare bones Jeep. 

Ain't nothing left here, but this skeleton. 

Yes, it's gutted, but it still drives! 

This is the anti-luxury automobile.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Someone Pimp My Ride, Please

Never Truly Alone

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Never Truly Alone."

Alone, in the quiet.

There is pain, suffering, and loss.

Anxiety and depression.

But wait, there is also faith.

Never Truly Alone

Help The Handicapped

Seeing this wheelchair was a reminder to me to:

• Always try to help the handicapped. 

Life is tough on everybody, but when you have a disability, it can be even harder. 

It doesn't take much to see or ask if there is anything you can do to help someone. 

Just the gesture alone can go a long way to making people feel valued, cared about, and that they are not alone out there. 

We all need help sometimes, so why not help others?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)

Help The Handicapped

Haircut Firetruck

Remember those days when the barber puts you in the red firetruck for your first haircuts?

So cute!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Haircut Firetruck

Good Brows Cost

If you want good brows, you gotta pay!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Good Brows Cost

Wink Wink

 

Winking Balloons 

That means it's an anniversary sale at Nordstrom. 

Goodie goodie.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Wink Wink

Leadership With Heart

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Leadership With Heart."

“Leadership with Heart“—you’ll see this as my byline for my Times of Israel blog, and which I also use daily under my signature line in my professional emails. To me, it represents my goal of becoming a leader and doing it with a “lev tahor” (pure heart), represented as much as possible to others through good thoughts, words, and deeds.

In terms of impact, I was pleasantly surprised recently when at least three different people came up to me after I did or said something, and they responded with something like, “Oh, I get it. That’s what ‘Leadership with Heart’ means in your tagline.” I can’t tell you how happy that made me to hear that. I wasn’t just saying it, but acting it, and others noticed it positively.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Leadership With Heart

Watch That Hard Work

Even work is a risky endeavor.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Watch That Hard Work

Apple Pie Lovers

Pie in the face position!

Need a little whipped cream on the top. 

And it's ready to go. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Apple Pie Lovers

Monday Not Funday

Look at the yellow giraffe and lighten up!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Monday Not Funday