Radiating Peace with Children

Radiating Peace with Children

So much excitement about the Solar Eclipse! I still remember the solar eclipse in 1979! But this time I will be doing something I didn’t do back then, well at least consciously that is… My husband and I will be joining hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of...
My Teacher is a Cat

My Teacher is a Cat

Anyone who has ever heard my cat,  Keshet Star, express herself knows she can be quite vocal! Under her tutelage (she prefers  I learn through the trial and error method) I have pretty much figured out what most of her sounds mean such as: “I like my water...
Handing Over Worries

Handing Over Worries

While I was out of town recently, an  adorable 11 year old  took care of my cat,  Keshet Star.  She was so thrilled with the gift I brought her,  “Worry Dolls!”  We read the instructions together which say to tell each doll a worry and then put them under...
Changing A Stupid Story!

Changing A Stupid Story!

It was during a gathering that Karen (name changed) excitedly told me she had another story to tell me. She began by saying, “Even my husband said,  you have to tell Lee, you have to tell Lee!”  I laughed understanding  that it was one of ‘those...
Love To A Bully

Love To A Bully

Recently the local public schools participated in “Pink Shirt Day” to stand up to bullying. I loved seeing all the “pink shirts” as the children  arrived for our weekly afternoon Hebrew School! I explained to the children that the color pink...