Category Archives: Parenting

A tiny little division…

Posted on April 28, 2008 by howdoyoujew

…of a major corporate behemoth, I know, but it’s still a cool bunch of people. Some years ago, Hallmark set up Shoebox to create and market humorous greetings cards. They also had a website in the early days of the … Continue reading →

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Friday hilarity

Posted on January 25, 2008 by howdoyoujew

First, thanks to my silly brother-in-law Dave for this collection of important advice about taking care of babies. Some highlights: Next, thanks to my always-reliable father for sacrificing the copious amounts of free time on his hands precious moments in … Continue reading →

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Adjusting

Posted on November 29, 2007 by howdoyoujew

Last time we traveled to the east coast with Hadarya, in March, we kept her pretty much on west coast time, which prevented shifting back when we went home. At that time, naps weren’t as important, and she was sleeping … Continue reading →

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Movie review: 28 Weeks Later

Posted on November 28, 2007 by howdoyoujew

Very briefly, because I don’t want to spend too much time thinking about this movie: Scariest movie I’ve seen in years, possibly ever. Not only in the jump-out-of-your-seat scary, although it has enough of those moments, but more of the … Continue reading →

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My amazing offspring…

Posted on November 24, 2007 by howdoyoujew

…except that, well, you know, she isn’t my offspring in the literal sense of that word. Regardless, she IS amazing, and I happily take credit for her attitude and disposition, seeing as how I’ve been co-responsible for her since the … Continue reading →

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On giving back, giving thanks, and not giving up

Posted on November 22, 2007 by howdoyoujew

We got up bright and early this morning to walk 5K in downtown San Diego to raise money for Jewish Family Service and the San Diego Food Bank. Felt good. Ran into many people we know, and saw the power … Continue reading →

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Two things that could change the world

Posted on November 20, 2007 by howdoyoujew

1. I’m on Rabbi David Wolpe‘s weekly d’var Torah email list. He can say more with fewer words than almost anyone I’ve ever met. Anyway, a few days ago I received a special message from him: Below is a mitzvah … Continue reading →

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Quality time, and Spider-Man 3 pre-review

Posted on November 13, 2007 by howdoyoujew

We spent time tonight with E and S, good friends with whom we have a weekly dinner, rotating between our two houses. We were scheduled to go up to their house, but S called to let us know their laundry … Continue reading →

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How to forget about your daily troubles in 3 easy days

Posted on November 11, 2007 by howdoyoujew

OK, actually they’re 3 rather hard days, either of walking 60 miles (about 20 miles each day) or working as a volunteer to support the thousands of people walking, but getting involved in the Breast Cancer 3Day does make it … Continue reading →

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The origin of this domain name

Posted on November 10, 2007 by howdoyoujew

When I first started posting here in April 2006, I put up some divrei Torah I’d delivered over the last few years, and then I very briefly talked about why I got the domain and how I planned to start … Continue reading →

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