Ancient synagogue in Capernaum, Israel I wrote this poem in Israel while on a tour. If you have ever taken a tour to Israel, you will discover that most of what you see is ancient stones… from the Romans, Turks, Crusaders, Byzantine monks, Israelites, Caananites… The stones and antiquated relics of people who have occupied the…
Author: Bonnie
‘So Easy a Caveman Can Do It’
Off the charts with popularity, the Geico ad campaigns make everyone chuckle. My favorite is the caveman series, “So Easy a Caveman Can Do It.” Hebrew, one of the most ancient languages on the planet, is so easy a caveman can speak it. In fact, maybe they did.
Hydrangea Rock
My hydrangeas are rocking this year, so vibrant and full, with multiple blooms. I’m lovin’ it!
Who Can Israel Depend Upon?
Well, it definitely looks like Israel cannot depend on Europe to stand with her in seasons of war and terrorism. In the recent celebrations of Israel’s 60th birthday as a nation, heads of state and prime ministers from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the USA came streaming into the Land to honor this important day for…
Iraqi Jews
The New York Times has an interesting article on Iraqi Jews.
haiku: one hour
if one day is a thousand years, then one hour with you will be enough
Knowing God’s Goodness
A very dear friend of mine lost her 12-year-old son in a fire a few years ago. It was heartwrenching, and we all mourned and grieved with the family. About three months after her son’s death, we were in Rome, Italy, for a prayer initiative with a group of people. One morning, we circled up…
Good-Bye Harvey Korman
Honestly, I had not thought about Harvey Korman, of the Carol Burnett Show, for years until I read that he just died at age 81. I spent many happy hours at home watching the funny skits of the Carol Burnett Show on television. The world was a simpler place then. This evening I watched a few of their…
Golda, Indira, and Margaret…
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President Ronald Reagan History has produced a few outstanding and successful female leaders: Golda Meier, Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher… to name a few. Great women have impacted the world. And the world has shown it is open to the defining leadership of females.
American Can-Do Spirit
“Washington Crossing the Delaware” Growing up in Colorado, Memorial Day weekend was a time for barbecuing chicken, enjoying potato salad, and eating homemade peach ice cream. It was also a time to visit the graveside of my grandmother and other distant relatives. As a kid, it was a fun weekend that included great food and lots…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 