Tag Archives: Hanukkah

Christmas Day Tidbits

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Neil

Merry Christmas!  Peace and Joy and hopefully, good presents for all! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Holiday Concert.   The talent was amazing. My mother is now at the airport en route to Boca Raton.  She will be … Continue reading →

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Third Annual Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Neil

“A “Bloggy” Santa Baby” performed by Kristy of She Just Walks Around With It (via San Francisco) “Grown Up Christmas List” performed by Allison at Maple Mama (via Vermont) “Winter Wonderland” performed by Redneck Mommy (via Alberta, Canada) “The Little … Continue reading →

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I Believed in Santa Claus

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Neil

I never thought to tell this story on the blog, mostly because it didn’t seem like anything special, but when I told a blogger about it, her response was surprising, so maybe my experience was more unique than I thought. … Continue reading →

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What Type of Holiday Card Should You Send Me?

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Neil

The Holiday season brings up some uncomfortable issues. Several women, both Jewish and non-Jewish women have spoken to me, unsure what type of card to send to me.  Do I only celebrate Hanukkah?  Will I be offended if I receive … Continue reading →

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The 2007 Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Neil

Logo Design by Vanessa of the Butterfly Blog (get an array of concert buttons for your site at her blog) THE CONCERT PROGRAM Were You There on Christmas Night? sung by Lizardek (“the Swedish Celine Dion”) with Sharon Johns Sleigh … Continue reading →

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How Many Jews Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Neil

Happy Hanukkah! I hate to get all Al Gore on you on a fun holiday like Hanukkah, but I love when traditions are reinterpreted. And what is Hanukah all about anyway? — energy! The temple lights worked for eight days … Continue reading →

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The First Annual Blogger Holiday Online Arts and Crafts Fair

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Neil

Arts and Crafts Fair Poster Girl Villanovababy Welcome to the first ever Blogger Holiday Online Arts and Crafts Fair.  This is your opportunity to be introduced to the artistic work of some of your favorite bloggers.  It’s the holiday season… … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for “The First Annual Blogger Holiday Online Arts and Crafts Fair”

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Neil

The meal is over. We’ve given thanks. We’re feeling spiritual. So, what do we do the next day? We fight over parking spaces in the mall and push old women out of the way so we can get our grubby … Continue reading →

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The Third Annual “Thank Your First Commenter Day”

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Neil

Much like the Pilgrims thanked the Indians after they had their first decent meal in the New World, I like to use Thanksgiving, not only as an excuse to stuff myself with turkey, but as an opportunity to thank the … Continue reading →

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Message from Time Magazine

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Neil

This week, we chose YOU as the Person of the Year because:  ”In 2006, the World Wide Web became a tool for bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter.” Three days later, the editors … Continue reading →

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