Musings
Tracks of Kindness
Hop aboard the chesed train, It’s never just one stop - The train goes on, and on, and on, After each chesed that you drop. And I’m sure you’ll be glad to hear That tickets sell for free! Your entry is just one kindness, That leads to endless possibility. And, of...
Ring, Ping, Ding
I’m eating breakfast, And there goes a ring; I’m schmoozing with a friend And my phone goes ping, ping. I am baking a cake, My hands are full of batter, The phone starts buzzing, As if nothing else could matter. I’m on a work call, And in comes a ding - The world has...
Never Alone
Sitting alone, In a crowd, Not daring to voice Your feelings out loud. Tucked into A bubble of despair, Wondering if anyone Will take the time to care. Is there anyone Who can truly understand, What it’s like to be lonely, And feel like you’re from a foreign land? The...
A Masterpiece in The Making
Our journey through life Is like a lump of clay We are squeezed, rolled and punched, And we don’t always have a say Each experience, another pull From right to left, side to side - We’re yanked in every direction; We’re traveling on a bumpy ride As we move through...
FOMO – Fear of Missing Opportunity
Knock knock, Elul is here It’s an opportunity to grow, And not one to fear Sometimes we wait For the perfect moment to arrive, We think that when it comes, That’s when we’ll thrive But then Elul comes, And we let it slip away, We think the teshuva process Will work...
Making a Difference
I sat in that seat All those many years ago, What I was going through, How could even the most caring teacher know? You knew what you saw, What was in plain sight But did you ever think, That one day I would write? A poem to thank you - For working to understand, For...
Molded through Challenge
Physically I may be blind,But I see clarity in my mind.My life, Hashem assigned,My journey’s route, He designed.So yes, I may seem confined,But I am not defined. I won’t be judged for being disabled,Through determination I am enabled,I prove my worth to those who have...
From Stalling to Starting
You didn’t want to get up this morning, Your pillow was calling. You had so much to do, But you lay in bed, stalling. The dishes had to be washed, The laundry had to get done, You did not want to make that phone call, You knew it would be a hard one. Your niece was...
Stuck in a Rut – Looking Back
This poem was written many years ago, when I was in a very different place emotionally than I am now. Looking back, I felt so low, surrounded by challenges that couldn't go away. Today, I feel empowered - even though I can't change my circumstances, I am not bound by...
Chaya, My Mashpia (mentor)
Chayala, you were my mashpiah, My mentor, my guide, In you, I found someone In whom I could confide With you, there was nothing I ever needed to hide;You saw who I was, And stood by my side. You understood me When no one else could,You listened, you cared, You simply...
Tools
Perfectly Portioned
Hi! I've been looking for something like this for years, I had one a while ago but they totally stopped making them. Current conundrum - how to know how much dressing, sauce, etc. to pour, if you can't see when it looks like enough? My hunt ended in success - the...
Way Around
The Way Around Once upon a time I had to fumble my way around my kitchen. My pantry items were not labeled in braille, so how was I to know which spice bottle was garlic powder and which one was black pepper – especially when they’re both the same shape and size? Of...
Oil Spills
Oil spills are a very big deal to clean up (just ask the people who had to deal with the Gulf of Mexico 😁). To prevent that, I love this new gadget, the Jokari Self-Sealing Pour Spout! It attaches to any bottle with a wine bottle size opening, and it has this really...
Perfect Pour
Do you find yourself constantly wiping up spills that you wish didn't have to happen in the first place? We have your solution right here! Introducing the next best thing - the Jokari Milk Spout! It fits perfectly on any milk bottle, and replaces the cap. It gives you...
Gadget Girl
Gadget Your Way to Independence I am a gadget girl. My kitchen is loaded with gadgets, some big, some small – but I love ‘em all. My aim is always to make life easier, even if that means spending money on another gadget. That would explain all of the Amazon packages...
Squeaky Clean
You don't even know how much you need this! I've been using the regular dish soap where you stand there holding the bottle upside down waiting for it to come out. Introducing Dawn Powerwash, the perfect dish soap shpritz bottle! All you have to do is spray once, wipe,...
The Best Cutting Board
Slicing and chopping Are daily activities To help me do them right I need some basic necessities. I’m a pretty neat chopper, But you know I can’t see That’s why, when I cook, Pieces fly all over me. Veggie soup is yummy When the veggies are in the pot. No thanks to...
Rice Cooker – One Pot Meal
Rice should be simple to cook, but if you can't see when it's ready, you might end up with lots of burnt or undercooked, crunchy rice. Introducing the Aroma Ceramic Rice Cooker! You'll get perfect rice every time, plus you can make loads of other foods in it as well!...
Pouring Problems
Ever tried to pour juice into a cup with your eyes closed? Did you hear a splash as it overflowed? How on earth are you supposed to know when the cup is full? Introducing the Liquid Level Indicator! Rest it on your cup, container, or large bowl, pour your drink, and...
A Cut Above
I love to cook - but I don't want to live dangerously. Knife use is an integral part of food preparation. Under the best circumstances, it is easily to get a knick or small cut. Just a little slip, however, can lead to a disaster - cut fingers, blood in food, all...