Glad that you are well. Hope things w/be better for your spouse and kids. Some of what you are going/have gone through I share as many, many Americans do, each of us in our little bubbles. Reading some history facts and commentary, and even some very, very old newspapers, it's hardly new to think the abyss lay ahead. Of course, it does for some, but for most of us, we must plod along as best we can. The "spunk" in your tone tells me you are strong and righteous and your words are true and strong. Best wishes and thanks for your thoughts.
Dear EKB, I am so happy for you and your cancer. Having gone through it with my wife, let's just say, I understand. As to family. As the saying goes, "you can pick your friends, not your family". Family or friend if they are not willing to have your back then who needs them, certainly not you. You are too good, too strong, and too down to earth real to have to put up with that bullshit. Be strong, and remember the golden rule, do unto others before they do unto you. Shalom Dan
Dear EKB, I am glad you liked my comments. My purpose for communicating was to let you know that you are not alone. Also to cheer on a strong, intelligent, and funny woman. In fact I wrote a whole piece on women from my perspective. Maybe some day, when I get brave, I will put it on substack. In the meantime keep on doing. And keep the laughs coming. Shalom Dan
Thank you so much. Oh, my mother was a pistol! A bronx born and bred lady who went from living in a 4th floor walk up with her family to the halls of power in Washington DC with my dad. They had quite the journey.
Your mother will always be with you ❤️. I'm very happy you're healed, my friend went to the same b.c. in 2017 and she's doing well. You're not alone 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you for your writing
I remember reading about this the other day, the Celts in both Scotland and Ireland were thought to actually be originally aryan. Don't know if its true or not. But now you have me intrigued.
Yes, because they could be from 2,000 years ago . Or they could be from way back to Solomon’s son’s time when the Northern Kingdom divided from the Southern Kingdom in Israel. And they were disbursed, and it is not clear where they went!
Sigh. It’s a lot.
Wishing that you win the lottery in every way.
From your mouth to G-ds ears! 🥰
Amen
Glad that you are well. Hope things w/be better for your spouse and kids. Some of what you are going/have gone through I share as many, many Americans do, each of us in our little bubbles. Reading some history facts and commentary, and even some very, very old newspapers, it's hardly new to think the abyss lay ahead. Of course, it does for some, but for most of us, we must plod along as best we can. The "spunk" in your tone tells me you are strong and righteous and your words are true and strong. Best wishes and thanks for your thoughts.
Thank you for your comment, your encouragement and your well wishes. Here’s to a good 2025 to you as well.
Dear EKB, I am so happy for you and your cancer. Having gone through it with my wife, let's just say, I understand. As to family. As the saying goes, "you can pick your friends, not your family". Family or friend if they are not willing to have your back then who needs them, certainly not you. You are too good, too strong, and too down to earth real to have to put up with that bullshit. Be strong, and remember the golden rule, do unto others before they do unto you. Shalom Dan
I hope your wife is doing well. Cancer is a scourge and the sooner it gets eradicated the better all life on earth will be.
Thank you for having my back. You repeated exactly what I learned in therapy.
Dear EKB, I am glad you liked my comments. My purpose for communicating was to let you know that you are not alone. Also to cheer on a strong, intelligent, and funny woman. In fact I wrote a whole piece on women from my perspective. Maybe some day, when I get brave, I will put it on substack. In the meantime keep on doing. And keep the laughs coming. Shalom Dan
Thank you for your support!
Wishing you and yours a healthy, prosperous, peaceful and joyous New Year. You are overdue for a year of wins!
Your mother sounded like she was an absolute gem.
Thank you so much. Oh, my mother was a pistol! A bronx born and bred lady who went from living in a 4th floor walk up with her family to the halls of power in Washington DC with my dad. They had quite the journey.
She is my kind of gal! Love your writing, you are very talented.
Thank you so much! (It’s why she is still in my head and the hubby’s head after all these years of her being gone.)
Your mother will always be with you ❤️. I'm very happy you're healed, my friend went to the same b.c. in 2017 and she's doing well. You're not alone 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you for your writing
Happy new year and try not to worry too much... :
Thank you so much. I promise to try not to worry so much.
Thank you for the blessing wish. Do you know how it was originated?
You are welcome. I don't know how it originated. I remember I found it years ago and it always stuck with me. I know it is Irish though.
Maybe there were Jewish people then who first blessed Ireland?
I don't think so. I found this and it says its actually from the Celts because of the reference to the earth
https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/may-the-road-rise-meet-you-irish-blessing-meaning#:~:text=may%20God%20hold%20you%20in,on%20their%20journey%20through%20life.
Yes, but who were the Celts, and when were they there?
I remember reading about this the other day, the Celts in both Scotland and Ireland were thought to actually be originally aryan. Don't know if its true or not. But now you have me intrigued.
Yes, because they could be from 2,000 years ago . Or they could be from way back to Solomon’s son’s time when the Northern Kingdom divided from the Southern Kingdom in Israel. And they were disbursed, and it is not clear where they went!
Ok Encyclopedia Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celt-people
found another one
https://www.irishhistory.com/daily-life-culture/the-origins-of-may-the-road-rise-to-meet-you-an-irish-blessing-explained/
Happy New Year to you and yours as well.❤️