Musings
Out of Seder
Pesach is in the air My hardest time of year My life’s disorganized and rearranged, I’m starting to feel like I’m deranged! Things have been moved from their place, I no longer have my own space. I cannot find my stuff; As someone who’s blind, that’s really tough....
Bipolar Weather
This weather is bipolar I don’t know what to wear; This weather keeps on changing It’s gonna snow, I fear Mr. Snow, don’t you know - We’ve had enough of you! We’re tired of salting sidewalks And of shoveling, we’re through! We thought the cold was gone, When suddenly...
The Story of Purim
The month of Adar is herePurim is in the airFunny costumes we will wear!The king’s command, Vashti did not obeyShe should be killed, the advisors did say.It was carried out the very same day.Esther became queen,But kept her background unseen.Mordechai would not bow or...
Gratitude
Gratitude is a funny thing, It puts a smile on more than one face It allows you to be a taker, Without feeling like a charity case. Gratitude’s a form of giving; A cycle of give and take. It builds relationships of goodwill, And creates bonds that never break....
A Time to Grow
Tu Bshvat is here A fruit-filled time of year.The trees begin to bloom,Chasing away the gloom.Flowers and leaves will start to show,The days grow longer, this we know.Soon colors shine on every tree,A sign that life is growing free. Even when it looks asleep,New...
Compliments
Compliments are free, At no charge or expense You can make another’s day; They’re so easy to dispense If you’re looking for the good, You will surely find a bright spot. No need to dig so deep, Just give it what you got. You can try: “You have a great smile” “You...
Winter Woes
Winter is here! Heat rises through my home I huddle in my Snuggly As I sit down to write this poem Winter makes me hunker down Outside, it’s cold and gray Snowflakes swirl through the air I wish I could run out and play Snow boots warm my icy feet Down coats, fuzzy...
My Master’s Degree Starts Here!
I've just embarked on a huge journey - I am working on getting my master's degree!! I've waited so long to do this, and I was really excited and nervous to take the plunge, but here I am! It's a lot tougher than I expected, so cheer me on as I plow through! With G-d's...
Ticket to Health
Did you ever stop to think of the wondrous gift Hashem gave you? A body, with all of its working parts. Your pumping heart and expanding lungs. Every living cell and organ that works without stop. Your kidneys that clean your blood, removing waste and toxins. Your...
Camp Can Be for Everyone!
Summer fun? Count me in! "I can do it too!" has been my motto. Disabilities should not be defining factors in and of themselves. If everyone else can enjoy their summers, so can you. Take your disability, and "run" with it! 😁 Read on and enjoy your summer... Dear...
Tools
Don’t LABEL me!
This is how I label stuff. How much time do you have? If you have time to spare, you can spend it searching for things and trying to identify them when you have them in hand. A small amount of time spent wisely can help save you time and aggravation. Label your cans...