Postponed Chanukah
We were about ready to put away our holiday decorations when we remembered that we hadn’t yet finished! Mama and I had postponed our candle lighting on the 7th and […]
Happy festival of lights!
Mama and I have decided to postpone our lighting of the 7th and 8th night Chanukah candles, until a time when I can stand the sight of light again. My […]
Adjusting my crown
Latkes with brisket, applesauce, and sour cream Chewing has ranged from uncomfortable to painful for the last three weeks, so today I returned to my dentist for an adjustment on […]
Lighting Chanukah candles with friends
For the fourth night of Chanukah this evening, Mama and I joined a couple of friends to light candles and celebrate. We sang prayers and a song, and we played […]
Decorating just in time
The Jewish holiday of Chanukah began tonight, and so Mama and I decorated our living room this afternoon. The last-minute effort wasn’t exactly procrastination; the holiday just sort of sneaked […]
Leftover latkes to the rescue
Mama feasted on leftover latkes and brisket today. I ate nothing and yet I’ve never been more grateful to have leftovers in the fridge. I woke up very sick, too […]
Latkes, brisket, donuts and good friends
We celebrated the sixth night of Chanukah with homemade latkes, mouthwatering brisket, jelly donut holes, and our sweet neighbors! I make homemade latkes exactly once a year because the grating […]
My paper heart chain
Chanukah typically isn’t a huge deal in our house (it’s a minor Jewish holiday, after all). Chanukah is one of those holidays that’s more fun for kids. But this year, […]
Kick ass Chanukah place cards
Tonight is the fourth night of Chanukah and we finally finished decorating our home. Luckily, there are another four nights! Our neighbors who’ve become like family will be joining us […]
Happy Chanukah!
Tonight is the first of the eight nights of Chanukah, the festival of lights. Mama and I lit these candles using this beautiful Menorah that I’d unearthed in the garage this […]
