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Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila

Did you ever want to know what a writer is feeling and how it is to get published unless you slept with Tiger Woods, then this is the blog for you! ...
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My book selection criteria.

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― Television viewing has grown wearisome . . . filled with endless reality/nonsense shows, so I've been reading, and reading a lot.But how do I select my library of books?Well I have three measures that help me chose my books.A) Front Cover - The cover... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted 28 days ago
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When is it time to replace Gefilte Fish?

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― It's Passover this week and my family sat down to our traditional meal of chicken soup with matzo balls, chopped liver, gefilte fish etc.To me those dishes ARE passover. But those dishes are also Rosh Hashana.What I mean to say is that they define... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Apr 7th, 2012
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In search of a New Symbol

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― Anyone who knows me knows that for years and years I wore a necklace with a gold horse's bit around my neck. As of late, I think it doesn't work for me any more. Sure I love horses and still ride, but not like I once did.It's time for something new... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Mar 18th, 2012
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You're only as old as you feel . . . bull sh t!

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― In reality, you're really as old as your body tells you you are . . . but I am in the mood to argue.I made a bucket list long before the movie (Which I loved) came out. As I approach numbers toooo ugly to type I have to resign myself to the fact that... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Feb 15th, 2012
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I was a patient reader, but it wasn't deserved

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― Over the past many hears have dutifully waited for the next book of the Earth's Children series by Jean M. Auel to be released. But have found her series ending book lacking.I can see no reason for the 800 pages, other than she loves to write. It is... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Feb 6th, 2012
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New Years plus 26 days

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― In my previous post I listed some of the things I hoped to accomplish this year. Here is a report card on how I'm doing.Diet - The grade of "C" - I have my good weeks when I eat well, keep the carbs down and protein consumption up.AND THENI have... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Jan 26th, 2012
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Looking ahead to 2012

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― I refuse to make New Years resolutions, because . . . well they never live up to the hype BUT I do have a 2012 bucket list.A) I'd like to bring down my weight . I know, that's on almost everyone's list, but I am going to really try this time. There... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Dec 28th, 2011
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Nachas (Pleasure- dividends: In yiddish)

Nachas (Pleasure- dividends: In yiddish)

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― Today my grandson gave me Nachas.When I was a parent and watched my momila and tatinke (Mom and Dad- in Yiddish)with my children I never understood the sheer bliss and happiness they felt . . . but I did today.My handsome, wonderful, genius of a 5... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Dec 15th, 2011
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Readying myself for the high Sierras

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― This summer I am going to backpack through the High Sierras. This will be my third time in the high country and I couldn't be more thrilled.While I don't like hiking . . . at all, I love what it feels like away from the hoards of people. I love the... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Nov 27th, 2011
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What happens when you love what you write?

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― I have this problem . . . I love what I write. Following each revision I say to myself "God that's good!" Then I read through it again and revise it again and say to myself . . . .Will I ever say "It's perfect?"I wonder if that term is even possible... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Nov 8th, 2011
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I read such a great book!

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― I finished The Help last night but have been contemplating how to review the wonderful wonderful book. Never has a book dazzled me as this one has. I did something I never have before . . . I saw the movie before reading the book AND STILL couldn... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Nov 5th, 2011
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My Fractured Finger

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― Two weeks ago I was walking my dog, Rudy, when I had a little accident. Rudy went to the left, and I went to the right. The problem came when I stepped up and onto the curb . . . you see the curb was at least 2 steps away. I stumbled and broke my... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Oct 27th, 2011
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A Stop Watch on my Shoulder

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― This blog is for anyone over fifty, but also those under fifty. Before I hit the big five-O, my life was different in so many ways. Unless you are one of those women who has had a tummy tuck, face lift, eye job, under chin job, boob job and lipo... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Oct 15th, 2011
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Boo! Did I scare you?

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― Halloween 2011 will soon be upon us. I have to admit that of all the holidays . . . 4th of July, Passover, Xmas and even Thanksgiving, none of them get my heart racing like All Saints Day aka All Soul's Day aka Halloween. Tell me any other holiday... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Oct 10th, 2011
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Ahhh to be 35 again

Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila ― My son-in-law's bday is today and he is hitting 35. Ahhh to be 35 again. I remember that age . . . I was at my best. I had finally lost all that pregnancy weight, and it only took me 11 years, but if I say so myself . . . I looked great. Life's... (more)
 Broken Birds ― Posted on Aug 22nd, 2011