Holiday Greetings and Reflections on My Recent Trip to Israel

Greetings from the Holy Land, the Western Wall, circa November 2024 Happy Holidays to one and all! I hope you have completed all of your gift shopping by now...or not. I'm keeping "it" -- the holiday shopping frenzy -- simple this year. After a big trip to Israel in November, my discretionary funds are a… Continue reading Holiday Greetings and Reflections on My Recent Trip to Israel

Bonjour, Paris! (Or in my case, Santa Clarita!)

Hello. I love croissants. Not the chocolate ones, or almond, or fruit filled. Those are impostures, in my opinion. A plain, flaky croissant that is soft and buttery on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside is the real deal. Speaking of croissants, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I… Continue reading Bonjour, Paris! (Or in my case, Santa Clarita!)