Israel’s changing rainy season winter weather patterns including more episodic, intense rains have brought a bonanza of beautiful summer cactus flowers
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October 7th and the “Good Fence” – Looking Back to Look Forward
Once upon al time there was an Israeli border with Lebanon near Metula called the “Good Fence” where Lebanese civilians crossed into Israel for free medical care, work and trade – an economic lifeline for Southern Lebanese farmers and merchants. The Good Fence lives on in our collective memory as a symbol of peaceful coexistence that we hope can return to reality.
Navigating the Global Governance Crisis
We are living in a time of crisis for the rule of law and governance around the world. When I lived in the Philippines in the 1990s, democracy was fragile. Each election carried the risk of renewed dictatorship. It was hard to escape the realization that the warm, hardworking and creative people of the PhilippinesContinue reading “Navigating the Global Governance Crisis”
Blogging in Wartime: Starting Again
My feelings of shock and grief in the aftermath of October 7th froze the part of me that blogged about healthy aging and other topics related to 2nd Middle Age. I am once again falling back on Radical Acceptance, trying to accept my ongoing sadness 5 minutes at a time as a part of my identity as a Jew and as an Israeli. Now I am just going to give it a go, and will try to post again on a more regular basis going forward. Thank you for being here on this journey with me.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (2)
We need to face the reality of the important role of bad actors – including the UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres and global media including The BBC – in distorting perceptions in the aftermath of October 7th. It is essential that we see the world as it is, and not as we wish it to be.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
October 7th is one of those seismic events that requires us to question all of our assumptions and beliefs, our hopes and illusions.
Who is afraid of living life without illusions?
What are the illusions that you personally may be living with – consciously or otherwise?
Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Parenting 360 – Take 3
We have found a better way forward for our son Aaron (27, ASD) to live independently from us, in a supportive community offering meaningful employment and social engagement.