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
Author: Gila Daman
Latest release: Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul. Also by Gila: Pandemic Poetry, She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood.
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?
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
Mindful Nuggets 