I know you're saying, "But Keiko - Halloween is 26 days away!" Not in Salem, Massachusetts it's not. Halloween arrived bright and early on October 1st, as it does every year in Salem. We'd been seeing the uptick in tourists the last two weekends in September. But come October … Read More »
Finding Miriam Within: My Conversion to Judaism
Sorry for the delay on part 3 of my conversion to Judaism story! Crazy busy end of last week. Rounding out last week's very religiously-themed posts, I conclude this series today with the story of my actual conversion to Judaism. You can catch up on part one, Finding G-d in … Read More »
Finding G-d in the Music
Rosh HaShanah begins at sundown this Wednesday. I get very reflective and introspective this time of year, as many Jews do worldwide, and rightfully so: we are about to enter into the Days of Awe. On Rosh HaShanah, Adonai (G-d) opens the Book of Life. For the next ten days, … Read More »
The Red Tent Movie Trailer is Here!
If you've read Anita Diamant's The Red Tent, you get the gold star for today. Haven't read it yet? Go buy it and do that please. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The Red Tent is basically required reading for all women, everywhere. I've talked about The Red Tent Temple … Read More »
Do What You Love
It's been busy week at work (between both jobs!) and trying to spend my spare time either sending out resumes and cover letters or writing my 3-part series next week on my story of converting to Judaism. Right... cover letters and resumes... So I realized I haven't actually … Read More »
What I Sounded Like 17 Years Ago
"To Be Played in Ten Years." The loaded title stared back at me with such taunting words. "Play me," it goaded. I turned the cassette tape over in my hands. The same title was printed in red pen on the other side. I may as well have found the Treasure of the Sierra Madre in … Read More »
The Gratuitous Post About My Cats
Look, I know you think your cats are the cutest. And, while I'm sure they're adorable and charming, they really just can't compete with our cats. First, let me introduce you to the each of our little furballs of adorableness. Grab a bucket, because I'm about to melt your … Read More »
A Very Good Blog Post Indeed
First, I want to thank everyone who commented and shared my post yesterday about my dad's 9/11 story. It really meant a lot to him to read your kind words and thoughts, and it's really meant a lot to me that folks have been so impacted by it. I'm one of the lucky ones whose dad … Read More »
The First Year in Our House!
We've paid off 1/30th of our mortgage! :) We have been in our house for a year as of today (technically as of about 4:30pm today, but who's counting). This time last year, we watched Hurricane Earl rolling across the Salem Harbor as we signed our deed. This year, we're a week … Read More »
Annual Fertility Treatment, Adoption and Donor Choices Conference on Nov. 5th
*Dons her non-profit org hat for this post* Have you heard? RESOLVE of New England is once again hosting our wildly amazing and awesome Annual Fertility Treatment, Adoption and Donor Choices Conference on Saturday, November 5th in Marlborough, MA! Registration has officially … Read More »
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