Superhero Bedding!

Awesome Marvel superhero bedding. 

What kid isn't going to love this?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Superhero Bedding!

Ain't That Cozy

That's some tuchus. 

Like two peas in a pod!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)

Ain't That Cozy

7th For Shabbat

Six of the yellow leaves are for the workweek. 

And the seventh (bent over at the top) is separate for Shabbat. 

Even nature reminds us to keep G-d's commandments. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

7th For Shabbat

Frog Parking

Funny sign in the park:

Frog Parking Only

All Others Will Be Toad 

I hope I don't get toad! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
 

Frog Parking

Trader Joe's Pineapple Plant

Cool plants at Trader Joe's.

Each one with a pineapple at the top. 

Wonder how large these grow?  

Fun plants for the home. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Trader Joe's Pineapple Plant

From Judaism with love

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "From Judaism with Love."

Civilizations’ notion of a perfect world comes not from classical Greek and Roman society — where art, architecture, beauty, government, philosophy, and empirical science emanated — but rather directly through Judaism (i.e., from Hashem).

One one hand, you have Greece and Rome with polytheism and paganism, where gods are in the image of man, beauty is holy, and morality is subjective and malleable. On the other hand, we have Judaism’s clear declaration of monotheism (with one omnipotent, benevolent, eternal, and invisible G-d), where man was created in the image of G-d, the holy is beautiful, and morality is objective and unchangeable. At the end of the day, there is no contest: G-d’s Torah, as transmitted through the Jewish people, is the absolute and enduring “light unto the nations” towards the perfect world.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

From Judaism with love

@Monster Trucks

Well, the first stunt ended up ok.

But the second one, not so much so!  

Check it out. ;-)

(Credit Video: Andy Blumenthal)

@Monster Trucks

Rainbow Vomit Cat

What type of birthday card it that?

Looks like rainbow vomit coming out of the cat's mouth.

Isn't that just adorable!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)

Rainbow Vomit Cat

Pretty Brilliant Accessibility

Wow, that's pretty brilliant. 

Stairs and ramp in one.

Love thinking of those with disabilities as part of what we do!  ;-)

(Source Photo: Facebook) 

Pretty Brilliant Accessibility

A Beautiful Song From The Guardians of Zion

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A Beautiful Song From The Guardians of Zion."

I was very moved by the Israeli police, who have dangerous jobs defending the borders and the cities of the Holy Land, yet singing unburdened about our home and heart!

The Jewish people are an incredible tapestry of amazing people from all over the world.

A Beautiful Song From The Guardians of Zion

What Are You Refusing To See?

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "What Are You Refusing To See?"

Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi’s incredible book, Divine Information, opened my eyes in explaining about “Torah and Science,” how G-d’s word to us in the Torah is fully and absolutely divine from Hashem.

The Torah was given in 1,312 BCE, before most of the discoveries of the world, modern science, and tools like telescopes and microscopes. Yet, the Torah tells us secrets of the world and science long before they were known.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

What Are You Refusing To See?

Four in a Row

White, gray, blue, and orange. 

Have a seat and take a load off.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Four in a Row

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

View from Starbucks

This was a nice table view from Starbucks in Potomac. 

Beautiful little brick courtyard on the side. 

Tables and chairs outside and in. 

This one had this great little pink flowers on the table. 

Happy Sunday!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

View from Starbucks

7 Rules of Life

 (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

7 Rules of Life

An Army That Sings and Dances

Please see my new poem in The Times of Israel called "An Army That Sing and Dances."

Holy warriors that turn their gaze upwards to our Heavenly Father.
In joy and tears.
By song and dance.
With an uplifted heart and a yearning soul.
Soldiers of the Holy Land.
They stand before G-d Almighty.
Ready to lay down their lives in complete faith.
The Redemption is here.
Just open your eyes.
Oh L-rd, return us to the Promised Land.
In joy and tears.
By song and dance.
With an uplifted heart and a yearning soul.
To serve You, and only You.

An Army That Sings and Dances

David Slays Goliath

This video clip is totally awesome:

David standing up to and killing Goliath. 

Faith over fear. 

With G-d, anything is possible!  ;-)

David Slays Goliath

Just One Jewish Nation

Every religion has their homeland(s). 

Why can't the Jewish people?  

(Source Photo: Facebook)

Just One Jewish Nation

Lipstick Bag

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)
 

Lipstick Bag