Journal, December 4, 2025
Once in while I am allowed to brag. This letter came in the email today. And just yesterday I was complaining of failing memory. I guess it still works somewhat. I passed despite all the odds. All of us are attracted to symbolism to some degree. We always look for connections using dates, numbers and […]
Journal, November 27, 2025
It is Thanksgiving. For me Thanksgiving it the beginning of the marathon towards the end of the year that somehow always turns into sprint. From that day forward it is Chanukkah and New Year and then we start all over again. It is unusually warm and nice day. Fragrant smells waft from the windows when […]
Journal, November 17, 2025
I don’t remember if I have ever gone without a post for so long. It is raining cats and dogs. I walked in the rain two days ago and had to snap the shot – feels like prison. I used to love rain, used to love getting soaking wet and then changing into warm fuzzy […]
Journal, October 31, 2025
alYep, it is Halloween. One night a year when you can be someone else. I’ve never cared much about it when my son was growing up but I went to a quite a few trick or treats with my daughter. And now I have a collection of wigs and other paraphernalia like feathers, pointed shoes, […]
Journal, October 26, 2025
I did go to the theater tonight. First time in God knows how long. I am back to living and it feels wonderful. It also feels great to see something serious for a change. For a long time I wanted only something easy, sort of like easy listening – no brain work required, no deep […]
Journal, October 20, 2025
Yep, Chicago came and went. Beautiful city with hundreds of photos for memories and 5 hour return flight delay. The latter still did not spoil the trip overall. It was not easy to go back to work after 3 hours of sleep and the following days were a blur. I am trying really hard to […]
Journal September 23, 2025
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are probably the most important holidays in Jewish religion. We are not calling them High Holidays just because. A lot of Jews only attend a synagogue during High Holidays. Why? It is time to reflect and think about how we are going to live our lives in the coming year. […]
Journal 07/13/2025
This image is from Disney’s “BFG”. Roald Dahl is my second favorite English speaking writer after Somerset Maugham. I am surprised I have not quoted Dahl more often. His books have been and remained today my favorites regardless whether they are children’s or adults’. I actually love Dahl’s fiction for adults even more. I have […]
Journal 06/24/2025
I am back on a hunt – I dream to capture humming bird in flight. So far I have only managed to snap a shot when it is sitting, but if one looks carefully on this photo the humming bird is sticking his tongue out. They are amazing creatures and I will never tire of […]
Journal 06/20/2025
What makes a parent happy when their kid is in summer camp? Seeing your child in the pictures and getting a letter from them. It does not really matter what the letter says as long as they are not complaining. So tonight I feel like I have gotten a birthday present. I look at the […]