Monthly Archives: September 2015

Shhhhh! Argue At A Whisper!

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Eileen

        My husband and I usually work through a disagreement before going to sleep, but after a stressful day of travel recently, we were too tired, and the excitement of having a family weekend at Lake Tahoe … Continue reading →

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The Miracle Of Migration

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Eileen

Migration in most animals is precipitated by changing seasons and natural rhythms, including food, weather, and breeding. I marvel at how whole species can move long distances without even the help of a car, train or plane! I thought about … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Eileen

For Jews around the world, this is the season of reflection and forgiveness. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to look at the ways in which we have transgressed and to apologize, personally, to anyone we may … Continue reading →

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Labor

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Eileen

At this time of year many of us are transitioning from vacation back to work. It has me thinking about the meaning of labor. This twin hull boat model was made from a lobster buoy, slabs of granite for the … Continue reading →

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