Meet some of the jovial faces I've encountered in the past couple of years. The first one I remember was at an unplanned trip to the Vatican in Rome in October, 2023, on a tour guide sign in the reception area. A glimpse of this surprising, silly face hovering above a crowd of strangers sparked a disjointed moment of curiosity and uplift in a very dark time. I photographed it. After this, I saw faces everywhere! In garbage cans, stains, coffee cups, food, and lots of bathroo
My Grandma GG turned 97 last week. We sat together with the quiet pause in these challenging times and she reminded me that it is...
Church of the Holy Sepulchre Before we start… A HUGE DISCLAIMER is required. This train of thought is going to lead back to the origins...
Disclaimer: This post contains images of buildings in varying states of construction and deconstruction that I’ve worked on over the past...
Today is May 1, my birthday. Why do we call a birthday a birth day instead of a life day? Isn’t a birthday really an aging day that marks...
They say that creative expression is a good mode of healing, getting things up and out. As you know, I'm a big believer in creative...
Just returned to Tel Aviv from a 30 day trip to the US. I visited 8 cities with 9 flights, 6 hotels and 3 homes, and celebrated 1 Bat...
Together in Tucson, April 2021 It's ok to keep breaking down. I have a lot of pieces and not a lot of peace. I find myself on a long path...
I wish I had good news. It has been a gift to have my brother with me in Tel Aviv these past few weeks and we have shared some of our...
Hello US election week! There is something that feels a little bit better today, a little bit more right. Congratulations to the United...
A friend of mine visited Tel Aviv a couple of years ago and remarked how initially bothered he was by the dirty, rundown buildings he...
Hey there. This post is dedicated to all of us who stayed at home for over two months as directed to curb the spread of the Coronavirus...
I learned recently that gratitude in Hebrew is, "Aseer Todah," translating to "prisoner of thanks." Hebrew is a poetic language, so I...
Have you ever heard of helicopter parents? They hover and micro manage every aspect of their childs' lives. And then there is a lawn...
The Triumph Of Judas Maccabeus by Peter Paul Rubens Image from Fine Art America Hanukkah is approaching, and this year I am focusing on...
This is a potato. It is intended to represent a hot potato, which is what my family calls it when someone who is upset tries to pull you...
Did you ever hear the song, "It's Alright to Cry" from the 1970"s Free To Be You and Me project? Here is a link, and a warning, it is...
It's my birthday today! May, 1. I am 44 years old, and very happy. It has been a lovely quiet day. I am catching up with friends and...
It has been several weeks since I’ve written an update. It takes time to organize my thoughts and sometimes it is just a matter of having...
Eitan discovered the Harry Potter series and read all seven books recently. After finishing each book we watched the corresponding movie...