What does Parshat Lech Lecha have to do with a power outage? This seems more like a Noach sort of situation. Having recently listened to a talk by my high school teacher Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg (may he have a full and speedy recovery), I found a connection. Rabbi Greenberg, teaching the Maharal commentary, said the … Continue reading Power Outage and Parshat Lech Lecha
Author: Gila Daman
Author of The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One. This blog is dedicated to helping you cultivate happiness and attain inner peace.
The Last Hurrah
Gliding Soaring Entire being pouring— Out Twirling Twisting Floating Spinning Thrill seeking Curiosity peaking Dancing Prancing Sunlit Romancing ... The last hurrah of a leaf. The journey of a leaf, no longer alive. It falls to the ground, blown by the wind, gracefully pirouetting in the air, until it hits the ground and joins its … Continue reading The Last Hurrah
Sundays with Toddler
I wake up at 7 and go for a swim Exercising on Sunday – Gila for the win! I come home, I’m hungry, I’m hangry as hell You ask me for things, but I’m not feeling so well I tell you to give me a minute, but you keep whining Food for my … Continue reading Sundays with Toddler
Toddlers and TV
Am I raising a humanoid? Or am I just being paranoid? My kid is stuck on TV— Is that supposed to bring me glee?
Kitty Can’t Go Out
You love the garden and the garage But unfortunately you're not the one in charge I wish I could create a mirage So you can play as you please and not get lost I don't want to lose you at any cost
My Dad’s Office: Part Three
My new job is in a different state, let alone a different institution. But memories of my father's office have become more vivid in the forefront of my mind ever since I began my new dietitian/diabetes educator position 5 weeks ago. There are aspects of this job that remind me of my father even more, … Continue reading My Dad’s Office: Part Three
My Dad’s Office: Part Two
In my previous post, I mentioned my dad's hours were usually 3pm till midnight or later. There was one day, however, when he had morning hours. That was on Mondays. He would go to Einstein Medical School to teach medical residents in the allergy clinic. He was an adjunct professor for 30+ years and then in … Continue reading My Dad’s Office: Part Two
My Dad’s Office
If there were a way that I could put my memories of my dad’s allergy office in a chip and insert them into your brain, I would do that. But I can’t. (Nor would I want to perform such an invasive procedure on you!...) So I am left to write about it; to paint a … Continue reading My Dad’s Office
To College Freshmen: A Poem
Sorry you are a guinea pig You probably wanted a different gig But you're not alone—it's your whole generation This pandemic's been rattling our entire nation The world has been turned upside down At the moment your world is just forming Stepping into life on your own Studying, socializing, dorming Figuring out who you are … Continue reading To College Freshmen: A Poem
Advice for School Lovers Entering the Workplace
If you love school, like I did, here is some advice for you: Be flexible! When it comes to the working world, it is likely that being flexible is going to be more of a challenge than getting your work done. You are committed, you are diligent, you are focused. You love the positive feedback … Continue reading Advice for School Lovers Entering the Workplace
