Thoughts on Turning 36

I am officially 36!  

In Judaism, 18 is equal to "life" and 36 is "double life." 

So a lot of goodness and energy is supposed to come to you in this year. 

I am certainly feeling like 35 ended on a high and 36 is shaping up to be very special too!

I am ready to openly embrace what 36 brings my way. 

Wishes came true while I was 35, that is for sure. 

Here's to another {milestone} year around the sun!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Another year. 

Another Thanksgiving. 

Another day to be even more aware of the blessings in our lives.

If the last few months have shown us anything, it is that even in the craziness of life, there is so much to be thankful for.

May our days continue to be filled with goodness and we be able to take the time to acknowledge the good, not matter how big or small it is.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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Hello 35

Today is my 35th bday...so I'm officially in my mid-30s!! 

This one feels a little odd, like it should feel bigger than it does?

This year should be a pretty exciting one!

Here's to another {milestone} year around the sun!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Another year. 

Another Thanksgiving. 

Another day to be even more aware of the blessings in our lives.

If the last few years have shown us anything, it is that even in the craziness of life, there is so much to be thankful for.

May our days continue to be filled with goodness and we be able to take the time to acknowledge the good, not matter how big or small it is.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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July 4th, 2022

Happy birthday, America. 

A bittersweet and conflicting day for many this year.

Too many have taken our liberties and freedoms for granted. 

Our democracy is as fragile as it's ever been. 

Many are questioning what we are actually celebrating this year. 

But.

I have the right to speak out about my concerns. 

I have the right to vote and engage others in righting some scary wrongs.

I'm hopeful that many will come to their senses and realize we have to secure our union for the sake of many. 

Freedom and democracy aren't something we can get comfortable with.

Register to vote.

Volunteer. 

Canvas or write postcards. 

Do your part.

Our rights depend on it.

Happy birthday, America. 

Here's to a land of the free, for all, in the near future.

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2021.

2021. In so many ways this year felt like a rinse and repeat of 2020, but in so many other ways it was a spectacular year despite the upheaval. It was actually hard to pick one photo for each month. Adventures returned. Challenges were handled. Fun was had. Chapters were written. Family was reunited. 

January:

vaccine dose number 1...turned 33...Biden takes office

February:

snowy weather...vaccine dose 2...purim

March:

time in the city...Passover for 2...got my Peloton

April:

orchid show...kusama...Brooklyn Botanic Garden

May:

Kaws...lots of NYC time...seeing Boston friends finally

June:

school year wrapped up...loads more NYC time...Avi turned 40

July:

the return of fireworks...3 weeks in Oregon...1 year in NY

August:

back to work...infinity room...and loads more city time

Septemeber:

rosh hashana services (in person!)...back to school...banksy exhibit

October:

the blaze...apple picking...pumpkins galore

November:

return to running, exploring DUMBO...eclipse

December:

chanukah...festive fun...train show

Sometimes, it is easy to feel like so much was still being taken from us this past year. But, I'd rather see it that we thrived. That is not to say there weren't hard moments and dark times. There were. But there were more moments of happiness, joy, and adventure. 

What will 2022 bring? Who knows, but I carry a lot of amazing memories from 2021 with me into this new year, that is for sure!

Happy new year!

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20 Years

It is mind-boggling that 20 years ago on that crisp, picture-perfect September morning our world changed forever. 

Life, in so many ways, is so different from 2001, but life goes on in NY, with beautiful nods to those who died and the brave helpers around us. 

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