A student in grade 8 in one of the public schools in India created this drawing in response to his father who claimed his wife does not work. The drawing contains all the tasks his mother performs while she is “not working”. It became the cover poster for the Indian government’s 2021 report on gender equality…
We woke up to a dull morning, after some rain during the night. As I was making our morning salad, the sun came out and a big smile lit my face. I declared, “The sun is out, I am already in a good mood” to which my husband stated “Light cannot measure mood”. That was all I needed as a challenge…
How can each person deal with the layers of complexity and chaos in our global society? We are dealing with a phenomenon that is affecting us globally, however we each live in a different part of the globe, in countries and even regions of countries that are affected somewhat differently, and the leaders of each place choose to deal with the problem and its consequences in different ways…
That was a great novel by one of my favorite writers, John le Carré, but the spy I am talking about was actually a whole nest of spies who came in from the cold and settled in the washing machine of one of our neighbors. The culinary appetite of these spies was very peculiar…
Recently I was surprised to learn that in Israel, in contrast to all other countries around the world, the Rorschach test is still used extensively…
Yes, we live in chaos today. The word pops up a few times a day in radio, TV, and newspaper articles. We experience uncertainty in our daily life and our ability to function. The need to adjust constantly to new instructions and realities is daunting.
But no, I am not referring to that kind of chaos…
The sun was shining today and the air was so fresh, I could not resist the temptation to sit outside and look at the peaceful view, see the trees move slightly in the gentle breeze, and listen to the chatter of the birds…
The instructions were to use strips of masking tape to secure the windows. Prepare the “safe room” with emergency provisions, snacks, games, a portable radio, a pail of water, and rags to place under the door in order to prevent the poison gas from entering the room…
Tonight, I had one of the most enjoyable evenings in the last couple of weeks. I registered for a free series of classes about music. This is not music appreciation per se, but understanding music development, notation, harmonies, overtones, and beats. The presenter is a delightful musician, arranger and teacher…
Any time a significant national or international event occurs, for example elections, disaster, or riots, some people are glued to the news. As they wake up, it is immediately the radio news, picking up the newspaper outside the door, turning on the computer or television, and neglecting to shower, dress, or do any of the usual morning activities. This behaviour fulfills the need to be informed and prepared for any eventuality. I happen to be familiar with such a person, and there is nothing, or almost nothing I can do in order to distract him from this behaviour…