Trust is a fragile commodity. Hard to achieve, easy to lose. Where does trust come from, and how do we decide whom to trust? If we are to believe the psychologists, the stage for answering these questions is set at a very young age, in the relationship between a baby and its caregivers. That's a … Continue reading #BlogElul 12 – Trust
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#BlogElul 7 – Be
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, whisper words of wisdom, let it be ... Now, of course, everyone is laughing at me, for quoting the great Rabbi McCartney. But don't forget what the Mishna says: Ben (the son of) Zoma said: Who is wise? He who learns from … Continue reading #BlogElul 7 – Be
#BlogElul 6 – Do
Oooh, a tricky one, Rabbi Sommer! Now we need to figure out the difference between "Act" and "Do"! I'm sure there is one ... here we go! So what does it mean to "do Jewish"? To many people, it has come down to the cultural trappings - the food of their grandparents, the tunes and … Continue reading #BlogElul 6 – Do
A Note to All My Readers
Yes, my blog is currently drowning in #BlogElul posts. This is going to carry on for a few weeks yet. So you are probably thinking, why would I still want to read this blog if I'm not interested in Judaism? The short answer is, it's not just about Judaism. For example, in the post titled … Continue reading A Note to All My Readers
10 Things A Newbie Learned About SEO
A new challenge on my Facebook Writers' Group! Write an article about learning SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and see how high you can get it to rank. So let's see what we can do with that ... Write for humans, not search engines. The algorithms are actually so good nowadays, that they are looking for … Continue reading 10 Things A Newbie Learned About SEO
Announcing – #BlogElul! (again)
I can't believe it, but it's only six weeks until Rosh HaShanah, again. Another year has flown by. In a couple of weeks it will be Rosh Chodesh Elul, again. The shofar will sound at daily minyan, again. And Rabbi Phyllis Sommer, bless her, will have #BlogElul going again. It's a spiritual exercise, on blogs, … Continue reading Announcing – #BlogElul! (again)
Enlivening Boring Topics
I recently joined a Facebook writers' group, and we are going to write for each other on a weekly basis. This was our first topic. It's definitely a challenging one! So here are my thoughts on the matter. The main reason that any topic is boring is because the reader sees no personal connection to … Continue reading Enlivening Boring Topics
Public or Private?
I don't normally include an entire newsletter in a blog post, because I want you to subscribe to the newsletter for its exclusive content. But I'm making an exception now, because I want your input on this matter. So enjoy! This week I'm going to ask you to help me decide the direction of this … Continue reading Public or Private?
Froggy Love
Oh, Froggy went a-courting and he did ride ... in a big, green plastic box that is an environmentally sustainable answer to the eternal cardboard conundrum. Dragon Den's Jim Treliving has a stake in this Vancouver-based company, so it must be a good thing, right? Well, actually, it looks like it probably is. Full disclosure … Continue reading Froggy Love
Devouring the District
There are days when I am so blessed with where I am and the people I know, I could just burst. This post isn't about saving the world, it's just about good local food and good local restaurants. What could be bad? It started when I was fortunate to get an email invitation from the … Continue reading Devouring the District