My brother-in-law’s step-daughter had her bat mitzvah yesterday and we were invited along to the synagogue to take part in the ceremony. The ceremony was very different from the Christian Church type of ceremony I’m used to (as, of course, it would be.) It is centred very much on the veneration of ancient scrolls and the continuation of the Jewish line and family. It was very interesting. And an honour.
At the end there was a prayer for peace between Jews and Palestinians which I found quite moving. It’s one thing to be told that “We want peace” – a statement that so many ethnic and religious groups make which is so often propaganda – and another to witness it from the inside, where there’s no hidden agenda. Where it is truly felt.
Today I’m feeling a bit fragile. I drank too much alcoholic beverage at the party in the evening.
And yesterday Liverpool lost 1-0 to Birmingham. That's a downer. Mainly because Baros didn't play. He was at the synagogue, that's why. (Well, there was someone in the front row with a Baros football shirt on. Although he was a bit young - so it probably wasn't him.)
Maybe today will cheer up. More football on telly. A roast chicken. Not too much to do.
Oh, and I forgot to mention – on Friday we bought four goldfish.
Two points if you can guess their names.
21 comments:
Either John Paul George and Ringo or
Groucho, Harpo, Zeppo and Zippo?
Nah... you missed Chico... the Italian goldfish, "That'sa load o' carp..."
Hmmm...Scotch n' Soda? Or...Rabbit & Stew?
Perhaps you can put your music online...I would love to hear it!
"Maw" and "Paw" -- we all know wot a Kettle fan you are!
Ed... where can I find the Kettle films on tape ??? I've never seen them in the rental stores.
Ma and Pa Kettle!! That sure gives away our age!
Nemo, Marlin, Dory and Ariel? Oooops I think the last one is a mermaid's name 'though.
Oh yeh, I forget. Zippo is a lighter. Chico is a heavier.
Stan... if you even know the Kettles you must be our age...
You can buy the Ma & Pa Videos at Amazon:
Maw and Paw Kettle On Vacation...
When I was a little kid, out on the farm (and the farmers really liked the Kettles), I remember seeing Ma and Pa Kettle go to the big city. I can still actually remember some of the scenes. Yes, this was in a theatre when the movie first came out, I'm sure. So I'm no kid.
As expected Michael got the names of the goldfish first time. John, Paul, George and Ringo. Predictable or what?
I'm going to try and get the Mighty Microbes album done by Christmas - and will try and work out the technology to upload some sample bits.
Who are the Kettles? Why don't I seem to know anything about them?
You're too young, Roger!
An American thing obviously. A bit like the Huggets!?
The Ma & Pa Kettle movies were based on a book written in the 1920's by Betty McDonald called "The Egg and I". Betty and her husband bought a chicken farm here in Washington State and Betty wrote about their interesting experience. She also wrote the "Mrs. Piggle Wiggle" books.
Ma and Pa Kettle were to rural citizens of North America in the mid twentieth century what the Beetles are (yet!) to you brits since the 60s.
"The Egg & I" - want that a film with Fred Mc Murray?
Are you sure George
isn't a Georgette???
Bad news. John has died.
I hope this isn't history repeating itself.
Keep an eye on George, then...
Hi there, I came across your blog when I was searching for other members writing about similar topics (sea glass). I like your blog and your poems... have you continued to post recently?
Marla Kunselman
http://seaglassthings.blogspot.com/
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