The slippery Slope to the end of the semester

Waiting for cake!

Fun and games. . .or not. . .

My sweeties- Precious and KIA

First snow of the season. . .Casey is EXCITED!

So many things coming due at once. . .but a light at the end of the stress tunnel. . .very very deceptive. . .I think I am almost done, but I have a ton to do. . .story of my semester!

Some pictures, and lots of details to follow, but for now I have to daydream about my prelims and reading and reading and reading!!

Happy Birthday, my little November Woman!!

2 weeks old

2 years old

5 years old

7 years old yesterday!

How on EARTH can you be 7 years old already?? My shayna, you are a never ending source of pride and joy for me, and I am so blessed to have you as a daughter!

We had a great Shabbos birthday, did we not? With both of our birthdays on the same day always, I will always pave the way for our special days in November. . .you are the best birthday present I EVER go, sweetheart. . .even if you were exactly 1 week late for my birthday:)

Love you, sweetheart.

Ema

Z'l and Gottenyu!

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With an aching heart, I am sad to report that the attack on the Chabad House in India has resulted in the deaths of the rabbi, rabbizim, and 3 others. Their 2 year old son was rescued, and the early reports are that this was a deliberate attack on Jews in India.

Dayan Emes.

I will post later on the wonderful contacts I have had with this group, but my heart is hurting so much- the terror and horror they must felt. . .how that open door aided in their murder. . .I cannot find the words to express my shock and horror. All I can say is Dayan Emes and say Kaddish

MOURNER'S KADDISH

An English Translation

Glorified and sanctified be G-d's great name throughout the world which He has created according to His will.

May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and say, Amen.

May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity. Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

He who creates peace in His celestial heights, may He create peace for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

Thankfulness to the infinity

Happy Holidays to you all!

A Disturbed Moment for the newly single gal. . .

This Moment lyrics
You will remember this moment
As you dig into me
And from your smile now
It seems as if you liked it
You'd better cherish this moment
As you dig into me
You'll never get another chance at this
I won't stand another minute
Of your questioning me
You hear me, stop
The interrogations over
I can't handle the feeling
Of your pestering me
How would you like
To meet my favourite fist
No you can't renege
I love to see you beg
Dream this moment as you run away
You will only separate me from
All I believe this moment
It will tell the way
You're the one who on kept on pushing
Til I made you leave
It seems your pride has been stolen
Since you stood up to me
I'll tell you now you know I think
I Really like it
So learn a lesson from someone
Who will never repeat the many
Tragic mistakes of her past
I hope you savor this moment
As you're still on your feet
So keep it quiet now
I think you're gonna like it
Words have consequences when
They're spoken to me
You better be careful when you're writing checks
Don't you question how
I stand above you
Now you know the answer
Save yourself from danger
I cannot forget how all of this began
I know you know the answers
Save yourself from danger
Beaten by a stranger
Blood still on his hands
Dream this moment as I run away
You will only separate me from all that I believe
Dream this moment for eternity- you're the one one who kept on pushing
Till I made you leave

Not just a pub in Dublin. . .

Sigh- had a frustrating day. . .but in a good way, does that make sense?

So, another draft of my prelim. . and what I thought was talk of a meeting with the rest of my committee. . .ummm nope, knob that I am!

I was supposed to let them know that I was going to give them my reading lists. . .OH SNAP!

So, a frantic e mailed correction later and. . .viola. . .I look like an ass. . .yay!

Sigh- then, I have to run home to get Precious home and quick run into the store. . .20 something CHILD. . .outside the store walking. . .I go running toward the door, literally, so I am not late for Precious. . .and he looks at my chest and says "nice knockers, for an old broad"

EXCUSE ME???

Said child must have seen something amiss and scary in my gaze. . .he beat a hasty retreat to his car. Wise move, I must say. . .

I am the knob. . .with . . .well, you get the point. . .grrrrrr

I cannot wait!!!!!