March began with the observance of Purim. Purim tells the story of Queen Esther saving her fellow Jewish people from a genocidal plot by the King’s evil advisor. Hooray! In modern days, Jewish people in the US celebrate by making Hamantaschen, something we’ve been doing for several years now, and my attending costume parties and […]
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Flora and family in February
March 10th, 2026 by pleia2
We kicked off February began by observing Tu B’shevat with the synagogue we recently joined, along with getting the boys started in Religious Sunday School. For Tu B’shevat everyone got together to plant a grape vine, which is added to a row of others they’ve planted in previous years. In the weeks since there’s been […]
Maine with the boys: trains and baseball edition
August 2nd, 2025 by pleia2
I grew up in Maine, so it naturally holds a special place in my heart. I spent a lot of time sitting by the ocean when I was a teenager, and I’m charmed every time I go back to Portland and see what new restaurants and shops have opened up in the Old Port. But […]
Tourist in Boston: Lobstah! Baseball! Tea!
June 4th, 2025 by pleia2
I arrived in Boston a couple days before the Red Hat Summit so I could decompress a little and enjoy the city. Since I grew up in Maine, it’s a bit surreal to be in full tourist mode in Boston. On the one hand, I have New England woven into my soul, but on the […]