What a day. Rosh Chodesh Adar. That means Purim is in two weeks. It’s also Chinese New Year. And, it’s Lincoln’s Birthday- what used to be a holiday when I was a tyke. (Now we celebrate that bland ‘President’s Day’ on a Monday, soon. Thanks to Tricky Dick and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971.)
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Take a step back, please…
Here’s an idea to consider…
I know- the current thinking (I AM being generous here) in DC is that if the ‘other side’ proposed it, it has to be bad. To say I’m fed up with that crap would be among the greatest understatements since someone claimed Donald Trump was a scoundrel.
It Ain’t Over.
An appropriate time to begin this discussion. Today is the day chosen (hoping folks would forget) to begin the impeachment (redux) of Donald Trump.
Food, Glorious Food- continued. Yum!
Last Friday was the first part of this current discussion of the ketogenic diet. One I advocate for those folks who have ESRD (end stage renal disease), diabetes, epilepsy, and maybe even extended to those subject to Alzheimer’s.
Food, Glorious Food…
Diet.
I must see (on the days that I watch TV) about 100 commercials a day discussing our diets, our weight. From Weight Watchers to Nutrisystem to Noom and beyond.
Downsizing. While Upsizing.
A 2021 tax break. One we have to wait for 2022 to use
Yes, Congress waited until 27 December to change the tax laws. That’s exactly why we can’t file personal taxes until the Chinese New Year (or Lincoln’s Birthday) this year.
Continue reading A 2021 tax break. One we have to wait for 2022 to use
Money Talks
The pandemic.
Millions of folks have lost their jobs. At least 7 million have realized (much to their chagrin) a paycut since last March.
A Tora lesson for us all
This week’s Tora portion includes (highlights?) one of my favorite daily prayers. The Az Yashir. (אז ישיר)