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Divi-Divi trees are the signature tree of Aruba. They are everywhere, and characteristic in their appearance with extremely swept branches bending to the southwest due to the constant strong sea breezes from the northeast. On one of our hikes to the top of a lookout point, one of... Read More →

  Jogging on the beach today presented yet another insight into HaShem’s teachings. It amazes me how many lessons can come from the same path each day. . . How our eyes become more open to His daily teachings. . .   As I was prayer-jogging, I was struck by the beauty of... Read More →

  Today is the Monday after the big weekend blizzard. After such storms, and hurricanes in the fall, the ocean waves are spectacular. So I was looking forward to my jog on the beach near our home.   Oh, I was not disappointed. The jellyfish-like ice pieces were fewer and more... Read More →

Listening to the harsh winds blow as I write this, I am reminded of the struggle it is to stay centered, to maintain inner sholom, to feel His presence. . . We all have those times when life seems easy, well at least things are going pretty well. But sometimes more often, if we... Read More →

  I love this time of year. It’s especially great when Hanukkah and Christmas overlap but even this year, when Hanukkah was so early, the Christmas holiday is often when extended family get together. Nieces and nephews are home from college, family members travel to be near... Read More →