Author Archives: pgold

Slow morning

Not much to write about this morning (aside from the news about Heather Mills stealing all that money from Sir Paul, but you can read about that at wrekehavoc). I was up late last night baking 5 dozen Hamentashen and … Continue reading

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Song of the day

Put musical talent together with great and often meaningful songwriting and we have Paul Simon. I have always loved Paul Simon from his start with Art Garfunkel to today. I think he is one of the most talented singer/songwriters out … Continue reading

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Just too funny

I had to add this in today.  Its hilarious. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fT-jX11poU&hl=en]

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A date with my daughter

My daughter Shayna is 2 1/2 years old, but because I work in NYC, I don’t get as much time to be with her (or with any of my kids) except on the weekends. Yesterday, both boys had birthday parties … Continue reading

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Hamentashen

If people have not guessed yet, food is a somewhat important part of my life, as is Judaism. Luckily for me, food is also an important part of Judaism, so life, at times, it quite good. Years ago I used … Continue reading

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Song of the day

I think growing up in the 70s and 80s is what gave me my eclectic taste in music. There was so much going on in those decades, and so much of it was really good. I was going to pick … Continue reading

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Passover Haggadah Project

For the past seven or so years, I have been working on a Passover Haggadah. I am about half way through this project (I do a little each year in the month before Passover). At this point I am looking … Continue reading

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Retirement

Today is the last official day of work for my father-in-law.  On Monday he wont be going to work anymore and will begin to enjoy his retirement.   It is a wonderful milestone to achieve.  My mother-in-law is honoring him at … Continue reading

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Song of the day – Special Double Header

Today is the final day of my exploration of “middle” Beatles as I have been calling it. I have chosen songs from all 4 of my original “middle” Beatles Albums, “Help”, “Rubber Soul”, “Revolver” and “Sgt. Peppers”. My original plan … Continue reading

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Out of the Mouth of Seven Year Olds

mykidsmom told me this story to me last night.  Avi has a playdate scheduled with a friend from school for Sunday morning.  He comes home the other day and says: “eema, I don’t think I can have my playdate with … Continue reading

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