In the comments of blogs and Facebook statuses (stati?) there are wars occurring between mothers. What about? Parenting choices. Methods which are accepted wholeheartedly by one portion of the population are considered neglect, abuse or worse by another. I’m kind of a live-and-let-live gal when it comes to these things, and I have been shocked … Continue reading »
The Power of Music: an Experiment in Film
Everyone pretty much agrees that music can be extremely potent. I’ve been moved to tears on multiple occasions (and not even because of hormones, haha). People have playlists for working out, playlists for yoga, playlists for a bad mood, a good mood, cleaning, and anything else you could probably think of. Music can move us. … Continue reading »
The Truth About Motherhood
Just the other day I had one of those blissed-out mommy moments. The kind where I was enjoying motherhood so much it was euphoric. My baby was happily babbling, telling me all about the train he was playing with, helping me open the blinds, cheerfully toddling about the apartment, wide grin on his adorable face. … Continue reading »
Torah Tuesdays: What’s the purpose of life?
Depending on where I’ve been in my journey, this question has elicited a wide variety of answers. Shortly after I didn’t get into any of my grad school choices (boy, was that fun), this question led to much reading of Existential works and listening to the Smiths. It was a crisis of being, for sure. … Continue reading »
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More
In the last post on covering my hair, I wrote about my sheitels. One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it. To use a pie chart, here’s how it breaks down (the … Continue reading »
Peach-Pecan Mini Pies
I love recipes that are quick, easy and yet look fancy. This one definitely qualifies. It was simple to throw together, and the results were just beautiful (and yummy, too). yield: 12 mini pies muffin tin (mine is for a dozen muffins) non-stick cooking spray 10 sheets Fillo (Phyllo) Dough 1 21-oz can Peach Pie … Continue reading »
Me and my covered hair, part one: the sheitel
Sheitel or tichel? Snood or pre-tied? Band fall or hat fall? If these choices don’t mean anything to you, you’re in good company. They didn’t mean anything to me before I delved into the world of Orthodoxy. Part of choosing to be Orthodox was agreeing to cover my hair after I got married. I’m not … Continue reading »
Back in the Menu Planning Saddle Again
As of late, I have slacked off to the max on the meal planning. A combination of energy level, disorganization, and a reluctance to acknowledge that my cooking needs have shifted have made a different strategy a must. Instead of developing that new strategy, I’ve just avoided menu planning entirely. And how’s that working out … Continue reading »
Keeping the Peace in My Marriage
No matter how fantastic a spouse may be, living with another human being is bound to bring the occasional conflict. Most of us are probably familiar with the toothpaste tube scenario – one spouse squeezes from the middle, the other from the bottom, and angst ensues. On the surface, this is a banal and even … Continue reading »
Does your Daddy know you’re here?
Here’s a musical memory from nearly a decade ago (oh wow). Enjoy! Immediately after I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Music Performance, I found myself in a musically shiftless situation. I no longer had the benefit of ensembles to play with, and I also didn’t have the advantage of knowing people in town to jam … Continue reading »
