Like many parents, I had a hard time getting my children to eat when they were younger, although the timeline of their pickiness was reversed. My son refused to eat almost everything until he turned five; then, suddenly, he decided he wanted to eat EVERYTHING. (And, while I'm thankful, now that he's nearing the teenage … Continue reading Spiritual Lessons in Graham Crackers
Month: February 2024
“Whatever It Is I Think I see…”
On this day in 1896, an Austrian Jewish immigrant and son of an Austrian candy maker opened a shop in New York City. His name was Leo Hirschfield and, while the name may be unfamiliar, the candy he soon created probably isn't. And no, I'm not talking about Bromangelon Jelly Powder, a gelatin dessert powder … Continue reading “Whatever It Is I Think I see…”
When Love Hurts
Ahhh, Valentine's Day. The air is awash with the smell of overpriced roses, my dining room table is covered with glitter from my school-age children's card-making, and my waistline is telling me I absolutely do not need anymore of those delicious heart-shaped chocolates. Okay, yes, I sound a bit cynical. I'm not a huge fan … Continue reading When Love Hurts
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah…
In 1963, a man named Jack Babb visited the UK at the behest of Peter Prichard. Prichard was a London talent agent whose close friend, Brian Epstein, had recently begun managing a new musical group that was rapidly growing in popularity across Europe. Babb, who was a talent scout himself, was searching for acts to … Continue reading Yeah, Yeah, Yeah…
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