Author Archives: Musings of the Occasional Jew

Whipped cream, a lovely dream, sour cream on anything  Dark chocolate whatever, the more the better –  Pinot wine, bright sunshine Crab cakes, rare steaks – Ripe avocados, drinking Affogatos!  Lobster rolls and bluegrass foals, praying, crocheting  The Empire State … Continue reading →

Several months before our planned vacation to Kauai, Terry made reservations for our usual Mustang convertible rental car. We’d heard that most of the rental vehicles were shipped back to the mainland due to Covid, so It was a good … Continue reading →

                                    Sheltering in place makes me hairy. My hair hasn’t grown this fast since I was coming into puberty! I go to bed … Continue reading →

Oh the retirement years, the days we yearn for.  We look forward to the time when there are no alarm clocks or deadlines. The day when someone else’s rules are behind us. A time for reflection, a time for joy … Continue reading →

Time stands still as I sit on the motionless train awaiting the news that we’re able to push forward again. I stare at the tumultuous sea and gray sky on this blustery winter day and wonder how long it will … Continue reading →

Cleavage has come  A very long way From what I’ve seen  It’s here to stay.  Once a playful wave  Atop a proper chemise Has evolved  To a navel-shot Almost seeing the peaks. Seventeen year-olds  Mimicking the Hollywood scene Have joined … Continue reading →

Imagine, a place where your family would congregate, every evening, to eat, laugh and reminisce about the details of the day. Think about a setting where your children would come on a regular basis, willingly, never having a second thought of … Continue reading →

The definition of communication is the sending or verbalizing of a message that is understood by both the sender and receiver of the message. Communication is NOT sending a message and getting no response! That’s known as a “one way … Continue reading →

My first daughter was born, weighing in a little under 6 lbs. I handed out pink bubble-gum cigars and shouted to anyone that would listen, “It’s a Girl!!” It’s a Girl!! I was elated, filled with joy and innocence. I … Continue reading →

I can’t pinpoint the day it happened. The day I became obsessed with eggs, or to be more precise, hard boiled eggs. I blame this obsession on a previous co-worker and probably shouldn’t mention his name, but you know who … Continue reading →