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Author Archives: dichroic
the story of three menorahs
Quick note: Technically I’m talking about Chanukiot (plural of chanukiah), which have nine candles and are used for the holiday Chanukah. THe word “Menorah” can also refer to the seven-branched candleabra used as a symbol of Judaism, but it’s the … Continue reading
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Holiday Challenge update
I haven’t talked much about this year’s Holiday Challenge, but it’s proceeding apace – I’m up to 182km and expect to finish midweek. That was fostered by the 25km piece I just finished (“just” as in haven’t even showered yet … Continue reading
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more holiday stuff
Pursuant to yesterday’s dilemma, I returned the expensive beeswax candles and told them why. The guy I spoke to didn’t seem to be unduly concerned. He told me they rarely carried “petroleum-based” candles, but that the reasonably priced ones I’d … Continue reading
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because all lives matter, just not after they’re born
Tin soldiers and Trump is coming, We’re finally on our own. This winter I hear the drumming, More dead in Ohio. I think it’s time for Neil Young to do an update. When I was in college, I had a … Continue reading
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nearly ready
It feels deeply weird to me to have Chanukah so late this year. It’s also harder, because my mom and brother have birthdays in Early December, so though I generally try to give separate presents for each thing, I can … Continue reading
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book: Fallen into the Pit (Inspector Felse)
One of the books I’m recently read is Fallen Into the Pit, by Ellis Peters. She’s best known for Brother Cadfael, but this one is an Inspector Felse mystery (contemporary, published 1951). Lately I’ve been reading a lot of BritLit … Continue reading
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defending my people
I promised myself to quit engaging on FB and on political topics in general because of the high blood pressure – but maybe writing it out is better than thinking it over and letting it fester. I’m beginning to get … Continue reading
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too bad Chanukah is very late this year
Because I’m feeling the need for those small lights in the darkness that send a message two thousand years old: “You did your worst, but we’re still here.” Diwali has come and gone – any light it left behind has … Continue reading
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more personal stuff
I promise not to talk about the Electoral college in this one, or even about the election itself except obliquely. I’m going to have to go back to my doctor, I think (my GP). Lately my blood pressure has seemed … Continue reading
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Electoral College – why?nope, nope, nope and not that reason either.
I’ve had so much to say since this election, but this hasn’t felt like the right place to say it, for two reasons: one is that as far as I can tell this site is mostly read by people of … Continue reading
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