Spoiler alert: Contains information about Wonder Woman 1984. In the recent Wonder Woman sequel Diana Prince was sulking for 40 years, unable to move on from the loss of her beloved. I don’t want to even begin to put myself in her shoes for this tragic loss. The aspect I want to focus on is how … Continue reading Wonder Woman: Journey Toward Self-Reliance
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.
Early Voting, Covid Tests
Early voting Covid tests Working mama With no rest Closer to the edge But not of glory Stress, pressure, fear Tells a different story Hasn't my week been hard enough On call Sunday evening was so tough Indulged my kid when I got home Slept crappily that night again, like a drone— Got up the next … Continue reading Early Voting, Covid Tests
Working Mama’s Prayer
A Psalm to the L-rd Weary are my eyes and downtrodden is my soul Day after day I toil to bring home daily bread Sit in gnarled posture, slaving away on me computer A thirst for money, for financial security. For affording a comfortable life. Nevertheless my heart aches For the time when I can … Continue reading Working Mama’s Prayer
Day Off—Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Work gave me off but our family is Jewish so I don't have to cook a big feast today. Instead, I am using my time off to relax. Although I do appreciate all the Christmas lights and festivities abounding around me. Every year they are beautiful and heartwarming, as … Continue reading Day Off—Christmas Eve
UnSettled
What can go wrong? Everything All the questions marks turn over Start pointing fingers at me Their hooks grab me by the neck I can't breathe Doubt and failure is all I see Do you follow me? Of course you don't There's only room in this tunnel for one Living life with my brain is the … Continue reading UnSettled
Hanukkah Lights
The aftermath of the story of Hanukkah (aka the Festival of Lights) is controversial. Hanukkah commemorates how the Maccabees defeated the Greek-Syrian army and regained control over the Second Temple which the Greek-Syrian oppressors had taken over and used to serve their gods. The miracle of Hanukkah was the victory of the Maccabees over the … Continue reading Hanukkah Lights
Power Outage and Parshat Lech Lecha
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
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?
