Author Archives: Jim

To Err is Human, the Pickle Divine

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Jim

“Snappy title, no? Now look… you have to help with the score. But we have a ton of possibilities. The opening number is blockbuster stuff… a dance line of the most gorgeous ladies… stacked, long legs, shapely… they have to … Continue reading →

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Raisins & Almonds

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Jim

“Unter yingeles vigele Shteyt a klor vise tsigele” He closed his eyes.  Not for the pain, or to hide from the fear.  He closed his eyes so he could better hear her voice.  Her gentleness was interwoven into the soft … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Frieda, the Teacher With an Agenda

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Jim

“OK children, it quiet time… get your resting mats and put them on the floor.  Make sure that your mat touches no one else’s mat.  Sydney Kaufman, I want you over here.  Jason you’re over there and no, Marcus can’t be … Continue reading →

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Drink Wine, Live Longer… I Knew It All the Time!

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Jim

From the Department of “Preaching to the Choir”, I read with glee an article written by Noah Baumbach in the pages of The New Yorker {January 26, 2009}.  I have long known of the benefits of drinking good red wine and have … Continue reading →

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