Today is Tu B'Av in the Jewish calendar. It's kind of like a Jewish Valentine's Day. But different. One, cuz it's not very well-known. Two, cuz it's entirely differently. See Wikipedia page here. How apropos hat we are currently in a theme on my blog of relationships! (Not planned, I promise!) Ok, well today, I … Continue reading Today is Tu B’Av aka Jewish Valentine’s Day
Month: July 2021
I am a Sun, not a Moon!
If you're just tuning in… Hi!!!!! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a good day! Also, let me catch you up on my most recent theme... I've decided for the trillionth time to rehash the dating debacles of my twenties. Maybe decided isn't the right word. More like, was called to. And, as … Continue reading I am a Sun, not a Moon!
Ursula, No You Didn’t!: How I Relate to Ariel from The Little Mermaid
This week, I watched The Little Mermaid with my daughter. She wanted to play, and I'm like, "No, child, we are watching TV!" Obviously, she happily acquiesced. And obviously, this wasn't my highest moment as a parent (but it wasn't my lowest either!). Being in a parent's shoes, as I have been for the past … Continue reading Ursula, No You Didn’t!: How I Relate to Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Best Friend (A Parody)
Parody of Best Friend – Saweetie ft. Doja Cat That’s my best friend, she’s my everything Has her own style, person-al-i-ty In her playroom, she imagines things And she jumps, and she twirls, and she love to sing That’s my best friend, gives me everything Works her butt off, so that I can sing At … Continue reading Best Friend (A Parody)
Magical Mornings
Recently I've been waking up at 5 am. That gives me 2 hours—2!—for myself in the morning. Ahhhh. One morning I woke up at 6 instead of 5. It really messed with my rhythm. Also, I didn't get to dig deep into my soul that morning and I think that—exacerbated by poor-quality sleep the night … Continue reading Magical Mornings
In the Darkness, I find Light
In the Darkness I find light In the silence Inspiration The clock strikes 5 And I am beckoned to arise To ponder life In my own intimate space No kid No job Just me And my ever-yearning soul
My Flow
I'm so grateful I have a job that doesn't drain me of all my creative energy and leaves some left over for my beloved hobbies. It even ignites my creativity in its own ways. And I find my role as a nutrition educator and counselor quite fulfilling. Do you feel you have energy left over … Continue reading My Flow
Cereal Dater
I know I should just say Cheerio® But, man, he sure eats his Wheaties® He’s like my Lucky Charm® But really not, Cuz with him I’m Toast® — Non-cinnamon flavored I should make the break Krisp®, Do the rice, I mean, right, thing But I’ll miss his Honey Smacks® And the way he makes my … Continue reading Cereal Dater
Chop! (A Parody)
A parody of *NSYNC's "Pop" Sick and tired of hearing these commercials talk about Sweets, candy, and fast food, and popular take out Short-term pleasure, time is short, eating decisions We plan our meals wisely, with utmost precision It doesn’t matter, What the tv tells you/ about which foods to eat All that matters, Is … Continue reading Chop! (A Parody)
Tisha B’Av: What’s It Really About?
I love what a friend of mine did to make Tisha B’av meaningful and full of good deeds. I really think that’s what it’s about. Yes, I did complete the fast, but that is the physical aspect; I also sought to surround myself with goodness and to be good on Tisha B’av. To live with … Continue reading Tisha B’Av: What’s It Really About?
Mindful Nuggets 