Heart

Cat is the warm, cuddly thing that purrs on your lap; and it was your jealous girlfriend in high school.

Shaking a Fist at God

Every time I turn the television on, there are about five programs airing on various channels about crocodiles. Each one features the fierce creature thrashing and turning in the water with several men risking their lives to tame him. 

Jewish Rebirth in Germany

One of the few Jewish institutes to survive the shattering, “Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnact) in 1938, Germany’s largest synagogue has been refurbished and opened her doors today. It is a sign of Jewish rebirth in Germany. Rabbi Leo Trepp, who preached in the synagogue in the 1930s and attended the opening ceremony in Berlin today, calls the opening…

A Man of Sound Judgment

In power since 1959, he is one of the world’s longest ruling leaders. He has outlasted nine US presidents. 

Oprah’s Secret…

I have heard Oprah Winfrey tell a story about the first time she appeared on the Johnny Carson show a number of years ago. Obviously, she was beyond thrilled. Oprah was ecstatic! Just like a myriad of would-be stars, having her “three minutes of fame” on the Johnny Carson show meant Oprah had made it.  

Laughing Over Cookies–and Algebra!

“Why don’t you bake cookies like other grandmothers?” I asked my Grandma Eva when I was about 13 years old. I was old enough to know most grandmothers baked cookies and excelled in homemaking qualities. 

Oh, Happy Day!

Last night, our 19 year-old daughter woke us up at 3:30 AM to say she had a stomach ache. When she was little, she awakened us occasionally and complained about her stomach. One of us would usually crawl into bed with her, hold her, and pray for her; and we would return to sleep. The next morning she felt fine.

What Moves Me

You know how one small happening can change the complexion of your whole day?