Taught my kid to wrap Her brain Around the insaneTo inject herself Into what remains From desolation and pain Told her life’s anything but plain To see the sun within the rainFrom black and white to seek the grayBetter still, a rainbow shines her wayTo see the magic in the everyday Turn work into play … Continue reading Taught My Kid to Rap
Month: October 2022
Sunny Moments on a Solemn Day
Do you ever feel like something occurs for one apparent reason, but really there is another underlying reason? Kind of like the difference between peshat, the literal meaning of a biblical story, and derash, the metaphorical one. One action can occur, holding simlutaneously within multiple levels of meaning. Well yesterday, which was the 16th anniversary … Continue reading Sunny Moments on a Solemn Day
That Pure, Simple Moment
One of the last memories I have of my father is him going down to the basement to photocopy my hot-off-the-presses Beginners Mat Pilates Certificate. As he opened the door to the basement, he looked back at me and said, "This is the first of many certifications you will receive." He was glowing with pride. … Continue reading That Pure, Simple Moment
Preach! The Peachiness of Parenthood
Doing all the hard work Day in and day out Feeding them, bathing them, Giving them structure Getting them to bed Waking them up Chauffeuring them around Being a listening ear when they need one If there is no magic in the mundane Then what do we make of all this? I’m starting to see … Continue reading Preach! The Peachiness of Parenthood
Holding Each Other
Holding each other in our armsThe world feels safeOur hearts glowIn the warmth Of love, of hopeApart the universe is chaotic Together we can take on anythingHolding each other in our armsAnd then—Back to bedUntil—The shrill tones of the alarmIt’s time for school
Defiantly Undefined
Sense of selfCents of selfAccomplishments achieved Realities deceivedPunches in the gutFallen and I can’t get upNo longer measuring up Forced to redefine myself
Squirrels Scurry, Humans Hurry
Squirrels scurryHumans in a hurryWhere are we goingThe circle of life
The Symbolism of Sukkot
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot starts tonight. The Sukkah hut we sit in represents the fragility of our lives. Instead of sitting in our fortified homes, we sit in temporary dwellings out in our yards, open to the elements, with a roof made of bamboo. It’s beautiful symbolism. And often beautiful weather too! It’s 7 … Continue reading The Symbolism of Sukkot
Showing UP Even When Life Gets You DOWN
Working hard cuz she has no choiceHer daughter stares into her face I need you mommy, you are my rock The sleepless night she plumb forgot The hellish year she never knew The years of tireless effort too And so it comes another day Of putting in one’s best Since there’s no other way
The Life of a Psalms Author
Psalms are emotionally validating as well as beautiful poetry. I know that King David went through a lot, which inspired what he wrote. I went back to read about his life in the Book of Samuel. And I realized, I rather read his universally relatable poetry than know the nitty gritty of his messy life. … Continue reading The Life of a Psalms Author
Mindful Nuggets 