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 This week we read Parashat Balak. It’s all about Communication. In it, there’s a donkey that talks and sees visions. There’s a non-Jewish prophet that speaks with our God. He is sent to bring curses on the Israelite people, but instead, he brings blessings. This is a story of turning curses into blessings, and of learning how to use positive words to build a nation up, rather than tear them down. Balak, the … Continue reading: Parashat Balak- The Power Of Words  Today is Father’s Day. Meggan took her Dad (and me) to brunch at The Ruby Slipper. Great ambiance, good food and we even found a parking place! Watching Meggan and her Dad today reminded me of so many Father’s Day meals with my Dad. We laughed had long discussions about things that interested us and probably no one else and ate bland food. . . I want you to know that (IMHO) David is the second best … Continue reading: Father’s Day 2013  …that anyone ever said to me was this: “You are a cancer that is infecting the entire office.” It drew blood. It drew blood partly because it was so unexpected, and in my opinion, undeserved. Cancer is a deadly disease, for Cripes sake. It killed my father, many friends and relatives. What a helluva thing to say to someone, right? This is what my boss said as he fired me. No explanation. No nothing. … Continue reading: The Most Obnoxious Thing  Last weekend we went to see the Vivid light show on the Sydney buildings at Circular Quay. In a word WOW! Vivid Light Show Sydney It was definitely worth the the hassle of parking the car in Balmain, catching a bus into the city and walking for ages to get there. Sydney Opera House We saw the Sydney Opera House as I have never seen it before – magnificient! Not to mention horses galloping … Continue reading: Sydney Vivid Lights  This Sunday June 16th, 2013 is Father’s Day! Take the time to honour and celebrate your father or father figure in your life, as we often take them for granted. Now is the time to show him how much you care and appreciate all that he has done for you. Treat him to something special, but you don’t have to go out of your way to spend a ton of money. It’s the … Continue reading: 7 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day |
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