Posts Tagged ‘US’
On the death of a terrorist
The time difference between Israel and the East Coast of the United States is seven hours, which means that I woke up yesterday morning to learn that Osama Bin Laden had been killed by US forces at some point during the night. This being the age of new media, it’s [Read More]
30 random facts about yours truly…
As an expat living in a country I love, I know that I will never feel 100% at home in either place and will always feel that I’m being tugged back and forth between them in so many ways. I was very shy and socially awkward as a kid, and had a difficult time making [Read More]
Occupation Day… Or "How I spent my summer vacation"
Butt. Poop. Budge. Intrigued? Amused? Slightly repulsed? Join the club. These were just three of the new words that the Little One learned to use with great gusto during his two weeks in an American day camp last month. Of course, it now seems like ages since we were in the [Read More]
Things I Learned in the "Old Country"
When told that there is no need to add sugar to your newly-received latte because it is presweetened, be afraid. Be very afraid. Goo Gone is very effective for removing Silly Putty from the pocket of a pair of jeans. The “Petite” department in South Florida [Read More]
Getting a Buzz
I do not conquer jet lag very well. We returned to Israel on Thursday afternoon (noting from the airplane while in Israeli airspace that nearly every green patch within view was filled with parked cars and Israelis barbecuing and celebrating Israel’s Independence [Read More]
