Musings
What I Learned from Chayala a”h
From Chayala I learned To be mekabel yissurim (hardships) with love; To accept the challenges life throws me That were sent down from above Through years of struggle That Chayala endured, So much thanks to Hashem On her lips were heard From Chayala I learned To focus...
Remembering Chaya a”h
Chaya, I can’t believe It’s already been a year That I have had to live Without your listening ear I’m still struggling to accept That this is really true - That you are gone, and I have to Continue here without you Your wisecracks are very much missed, You made me...
Spring Renewal
It seems that spring Might be in the air; That winter was here to stay Was my fear. I think it’s getting warmer, Although I’m not yet sure - Though it was nice out today, Do we dare ask for more? I hope that spring Is here to stay - There’s nothing like A warm and...
Spring Has Finally Sprung
Pesach is now over,No more matzah or maror or tongueHallel - praise to HashemWith joyful voices we’ve sung. V’nitz’ak, we screamed out to HashemOn top of our lungsAs the Jews fled Egypt,Their dough tightly strung. Carried on shoulders,They needed to run.No time for...
I Survived Pesach!
Pesach arrived, Whether I liked it or not My favorite time of year, Or so not. Everyday things Were put away, Locked up for safekeeping, And I had no say. Out came my pots and pans And all of my Pesach supplies. I worried that all I would eat Would be potato fries....
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...
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...