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Apr 28, 2012
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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)
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Apr 7, 2012
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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)
Posted on Apr 7th, 2012
Mar 18, 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)
Posted on Mar 18th, 2012
Feb 15, 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)
Posted on Feb 15th, 2012
Feb 6, 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)
Posted on Feb 6th, 2012
Jan 26, 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)
Posted on Jan 26th, 2012
Dec 28, 2011
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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)
Posted on Dec 28th, 2011
Dec 15, 2011
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164 days ago
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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)
Nachas (Pleasure- dividends: In yiddish)
Posted on Dec 15th, 2011
Dec 7, 2011
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Dec 4, 2011
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Nov 27, 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)
Posted on Nov 27th, 2011
Nov 8, 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)
Posted on Nov 8th, 2011
Nov 5, 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)
Posted on Nov 5th, 2011

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