I don't feel good today, I don't know how it happened, yes my kids have had hints of runny noses, and yesterday my husband felt weak and thought he was coming down with something. This morning there was a bit of a scratchy throat but that happens some mornings. In the afternoon before I had to go teach PE, I wanted to lay down for a little bit, and I just couldn't get up, felt dizzy, off, even my digestion was wacky. I called in sick and went to bed in the quiet while all the kids were in school. Now I have a little time while they watch a show, before dinner is ready, and then they get ready for bed.
Weathering the storm can mean so many things, and as I do not feel good, I think how I have no reason to complain about our perfect Hollywood weather in Los Angeles. BUT! I have been cold since Sunday, we have had rains, and I feel like when Los Angeles finally has a heavy downpour, all of the guck and muck in the sky is released into our beautiful blue skies. My body is sensitive to all of this, the constant weather changes always affect my throat, whether it is my Russian brain or reality, my throat is my weak spot.
Weathering the storm also means standing strong among adversity, and if you have Jewish friends or have been listening to the news lately, we have had to do this since the beginning of time. The Jewish holiday Purim is around the corner, have you seen kids in random costumes, it is a tradition to dress up as our ancestors or anything we wish, eat, drink, and celebrate. It starts tomorrow night, and runs through Thursday, my baby was making the traditional food in the picture at his preschool, a pastry called hamentashen. Like all Jewish holidays it is a story in a period in time where the Jewish nation was persecuted, we learn about the circumstances and characters, so we can learn from it and stay strong as a nation. Here is a link to everything Purim below, all about the stories, traditions, food, and fun that we have every year at this time.
http://www.chabadla.org/holidays/purim/default.htm
Weathering the storm is also valid now in our politics between different countries. The Prime Minister of Israel addressed congress, and I think it was important, he compared it to Jewish history, and I think for many people who are unaware of the correlations or not that knowledgeable about Jewish history, may have missed how impeccably he timed his visit, and delivered his message to the world. I think the following two views really pinpoint the vast opinions from people from all walks of life.
look, imma just put it out there: if you're a foreign leader, you should only be accepting an invitation to a foreign country at the request or on behalf of said country's foreign leader.
#commoncourtesy
and before anyone wants to get into a pro-israel hard-on frenzy, yes, bibi was making some good points. and yes, iran is threat to israel. but we dont live there. we live in america. and in america we jews make up, at most, 1.5% of the population. yet for some reason the president of AMERICA cannot get elected unless a key part of his platform addresses his policies towards a country that 98.5% of america has no affiliation with nor cultural ties.
and then bibi comes along and does this, as if there arent ENOUGH cries that jews run america.
that ticking you hear? thats america losing patience with israel AND with jews in general. but sure, lets forget that thing called history where jews get persecuted. they move somewhere else. set up shop. get comfortable. get arrogant. jews get persecuted.
lather, rinse, repeat.
and if AMERICA decides to go all inquisition/holocausty, there isnt any haven left. and dont tell me "but then mashiach will come". have you MET your fellow jew recently?
yeah, exactly.
I had serious questions about the wisdom of Netanyahu speaking before Congress. I am more than certain that it was a compelling and emotional speech. However, he did not come to congress to stir souls, he came before the largest audience in the world to present a plan. How do you think he did? Nothing new or bold alternatives?
The links on their Facebook pages, and everyones opinions are interesting to read. I really like the Rabbi's view in the following link,
My take on Netanyahu's address to congress:
Wednesday night’s holiday of Purim perfectly fits the joking definition of Jewish holidays: “They tried to kill us. We won. Let’s eat.” The narrative of threat and escape is threaded throughout Jewish history and therefore implanted in the Jewish psyche.
Like every Prime Minister before him, Benjamin Netanyahu sees himself not only as the leader of a nation but the bearer of an historical mission, to preserve an embattled nation. This lends a tone of destiny or arrogance, depending on your taste. But one cannot understand his speech without that recognition.
(To read the rest click on the link below)
How venal and untrustworthy is Iran?
Writing this blog makes me feel a bit better,
Coach Yulia
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