Tonight we light the 5th Chanukah candle. Here's tonight's question: What are 5 books that have been influential or made a difference to you this year? This year, my selections represent the kind of learning and comfort I needed. Here is my list for this year with a quote from each one: Braiding Sweetgrass, Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge Continue Reading
Chanukah Night #5: Books & Movies
Tonight we light the 5th Chanukah candle. Here's tonight's question: What are 5 books that have been influential or made a difference to you this year? This year, my selections represent the kind of learning and comfort I needed including a tv series that was a welcome distraction. Here is my list for this year: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent Continue Reading
Creative Quarantine
What an opportunity! Most of us are either in forced or elective quarantine. What if we used this time to learn, create and be inspired? Could there be a blessing inside this moment? Think of it like an extended Sabbath/Shabbat. Some suggestions about how to make the most of this time - and let's share with each other: Create a list of books Continue Reading