Today, I happened to have 3 doctor appointments, so I took the whole day as sick time. It was gorgeous outside. After my first appointment, I decided to walk the Wilmont Gardens, which is an area across from the medical plaza that is maintained by the cancer patients as part of a horticulture therapy program. I took my time, took pictures of the ( Read more... )

It started again
This time with a side eye glance and a snide remark
At his arrogant disregard for personal boundaries.
He "knew" her
And yet he didn't know her at all.
But they exchanged words and frustrations,
Gentle touches and caresses,
He was there when she needed it
And then when she wanted it.
Hands over heart
And synchronous breath;
Sing like no one ( Read more... )

The following was written by a young soon to be immigration lawyer and read at Friday night's Shabbat service. I was moved to tears, I thought I would share. All credit to the author, Lauren Levy. The readings on social justice were contributed and read by her mother.

“What If Mashiach Is…?”
© 2016 Lauren LevyLord, if there was ever a good time ( Read more... )

Help me,
to find still moments,
quiet spaces within to refresh my soul;
cease my questions, my inner debates,
and let me meditate on Your goodness.

Help me,
to nurture my courage,
recalling moments of strength.
Let me remember days of fortitude
and the certainty of your regard.

Help me,to turn to the light ( Read more... )

I've always been an honest and straightforward person ( Read more... )

Four years ago, I was in a crowded Israeli nightclub, pushing and weaving through bodies, as other members from our group grasped at each others wrists, pulling us all towards the exit. A stranger grabbed me by the hand as I brushed past him, he looked me straight in the eye and asked me to dance. I wish I could have done anything besides be ( Read more... )

Do you ever have those moments where you see two paths, clearly, and where they will lead ( Read more... )

So, 2016. It hasn't been a great year. But it hasn't been the worst, either. Yes, I've spent the majority of 2016 alone. I haven't had any significant relationships to speak of. Friends with benefits, fuck buddy, boyfriend, girlfriend, whatever. I can count the number of times I've had sex in 2016 on one hand.. And while I know that's not the worst ( Read more... )

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack offered up some leadership advice today, in light of him leaving the position with a new administration incoming:

1. Surround yourself by good people you trust
2. Don't take things personally
3. Know when to listen

I felt this was advice worth sharing.

Have you ever spent so long meticulously crafting the image you are projecting that you are sure others don't think or know that there is another, private side to you?

Sometimes, the hunters are so keen on the sights they have set... They miss the potential hidden within worthy prey...

For him.. She'd do anything..
And revel in it.