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Vermont Vacation, Day 3

Today had its ups and downs here in VT.  We were off to Burlington to visit the Lake Champlain Chocolate company and Shelburne farms.  After some fighting over who sits where in the car, we were off at about 10 … Continue reading

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Vermont Vacation Day 2

After a very difficult trip up to Vermont, I am happy to report that day 2 was tons better.  We have learned that with two little kids and one pre-teen autistic kid, it is best not to push to get … Continue reading

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Vermont Vacation Day One

This year’s vacation is in Stowe, Vermont.  We have been to Stowe a couple of times before and we really love Vermont.  We traded our timeshare for a week at the Trapp Family Lodge.  It is owned and operated by … Continue reading

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Chili Cookoff!

I just got back from my Synagogue’s 2nd annual chili cookoff, and I came away with first prize! Up until now, I was thinking that I should keep my chili a closely guarded secret, but I think that it is … Continue reading

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Synthetic Kashrut

It has definitely been some time since I have blogged, and perhaps I will start again soon. In the meantime, here is a fun email I recently received. Enjoy! Ask Rabbi Pinky: On Synthetic Kashrus Rabboisai, this week I address … Continue reading

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One Day More

I am very excited that we will be seeing the new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables. This is by far my favorite Broadway show. I first saw this show in 1989 in New York City. I went with a … Continue reading

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Get Back

Wow, it’s been quite some time since I have written any blog entries. You would think that being unemployed would allow me a lot of time for things like this, and I guess it does, but for some reason I … Continue reading

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Unemployment

This past Friday my boss had me come in for a meeting at 8 am and when I got there he told me that they were going to let me go. I knew this was coming for a number of … Continue reading

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Kosher

My friend Tori Avey at the Shiksa blog wrote a wonderful piece titled How the Shiksa keeps Kosher. In the post she discusses her path to Kashrut and her personal “style” of kosher. She asked for people to comment with … Continue reading

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Tomorrow Never Knows

Due to difficulties beyond our control, The regular Long and Winding Road post could not be posted today. We will be back tomorrow with the continuation of the tour through the mono/stereo Beatles re-masters. Hopefully this one piece will allow … Continue reading

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