I’m not a religious person, but I am one who loves the rituals of Judaism. So, I love to light the candles during Chanukah. It keeps me connected to my family, to my childhood, to thousands of years of tradition. And there’s nothing more serene than candles burning in a menorah. And it’s pretty! It’s also a good way to be reminded of what this time of year is actually about. Everyone is running around, trying to get everything done, … →
Taking the Guilt out of Guilty Pleasures…
Theoretically, I have many guilty pleasures: Reality TV shows – Celebrity Rehab, Intervention, and pretty much anything on Investigation Discovery. Celebrity Rags – US Weekly and People, which I generally only indulge in when I’m on vacation or home sick. Movies that I can watch over and over again and never get tired of (mostly romantic comedies and musicals, some cheesier than others) – The Wedding Planner, Love Actually, Never Been Kissed, A Cinderella Story, The Wedding Singer, Grease … →
Here we go again…
I decided since it’s that time again and since I am trying to be more proactive about writing and since I’m unemployed…again…that I would participate in Holidailies. So here I am. It’s a little bit pathetic that this site has been dormant since I last participated, in 2008. I don’t make formal resolutions, because I feel like it sets you up for failure and it’s better to make commitments to change when you come to an appropriate moment, rather than … →