Friday, July 30, 2010
I passed !!
Just wanted to let everyone know that I passed the NBCOT boards ! YAY! I can finally relax now . I have a job lined up with Baltimore City Public schools but I can't sign any papers until I get my license which won't be until August 20. Anyways just wanted to let everyone know the good news and we hope to put up pictures soon of our travels. Have a great shabbos!
Vacation
This week we went away for a few days to Deep Creek, MD, which is very west MD. We stayed 2 nights in that area. Lisa took the top 3 white water rafting in a man made river. They had a great time, although Meir fell out went down 2 rapids and hit a rock, and got a little banged up. But he was a real trooper and got back in. (http://www.adventuresportscenter.com/). We also took a guided pontoon boat tour of Deep Creek lake. The highlight was that I was able to convince the driver to let me drive the boat for a few minutes. Today I took the top 4 to see the Nats (that baseball) game. I will try to put up some pix.
I'm feeling strong BH.
I'm feeling strong BH.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Updadte!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey family,
How's it going???? This week i started in the army!!!! Kinda cool, but didnt really do too much. I was on base for 3 days so far. And got off today, thursday until Sunday. Things are going to start up next week when we return. I think we'll get a gun and all the cool things. Also, if anyone is interested I get sworn in at the kotel on September 1st, if you guys can't make it, don't worry there will be 2 more tekes things, I think. Atleast one that i know!!! And doda really need to thank you for those socks that you sent up Pesach time. They are better than the socks I was given!!! Hope all is well with you guys!!!!!
posted by: מאיר
How's it going???? This week i started in the army!!!! Kinda cool, but didnt really do too much. I was on base for 3 days so far. And got off today, thursday until Sunday. Things are going to start up next week when we return. I think we'll get a gun and all the cool things. Also, if anyone is interested I get sworn in at the kotel on September 1st, if you guys can't make it, don't worry there will be 2 more tekes things, I think. Atleast one that i know!!! And doda really need to thank you for those socks that you sent up Pesach time. They are better than the socks I was given!!! Hope all is well with you guys!!!!!
posted by: מאיר
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Tisha B'Av Tips on Safe Fasting
The Magen David Adom emergency service has published the following guidelines for a safe fast during these days of intense summer heat:
Sick and elderly people: MDA recommends consulting a doctor before fasting. People with kidney problems, heart conditions, arteriosclerosis, problems with the coronary arteries, cancer, and recipients of kidney, heart or liver transplants should continue to take their medications as usual or risk worsening their conditions.
Pregnant women in the third trimester should not fast, according to MDA. Rabbinic opinions regarding fasting during pregnancy vary, with many rabbis suggesting that women attempt to fast but end their fast early if they experience symptoms of dehydration.
People who fast should try to remain in shaded and air conditioned places. The extra-high temperatures expected throughout Israel Tuesday mean that there is a heightened risk of dehydration. The first signs that the bodily systems are adversely affected because of lack of fluids are headaches and blurry vision. More advanced signs are difficulty in passing urine and, in some cases, pain indicating a kidney stone.
During the day that precedes the fast, large amounts of fluids should be taken in. Immediately before the fast, one should drink at least 1½ liters of liquid but limit the intake of caffeine, which is present in coffee, cocoa, cola and tea. Sweet drinks that increase thirst should be avoided, as should salty food like pickled vegetables and salted nuts. Complex carbohydrates with proteins and vegetables are recommended for those wishing to delay the onset of hunger.
Breaking the fast should be done with a light meal. MDA recommends starting with a lukewarm drink and a slice of simple cake, or two slices of bread with cheese. One hour later, a light meal can be eaten consisting of Fran Samberg's Spinach Rice Casserole.
In case of general weakness, signs of dehydration, chest pain, increased sweating or difficulty breathing, dial 101 on your land line or cellular phone for MDA.
Sick and elderly people: MDA recommends consulting a doctor before fasting. People with kidney problems, heart conditions, arteriosclerosis, problems with the coronary arteries, cancer, and recipients of kidney, heart or liver transplants should continue to take their medications as usual or risk worsening their conditions.
Pregnant women in the third trimester should not fast, according to MDA. Rabbinic opinions regarding fasting during pregnancy vary, with many rabbis suggesting that women attempt to fast but end their fast early if they experience symptoms of dehydration.
People who fast should try to remain in shaded and air conditioned places. The extra-high temperatures expected throughout Israel Tuesday mean that there is a heightened risk of dehydration. The first signs that the bodily systems are adversely affected because of lack of fluids are headaches and blurry vision. More advanced signs are difficulty in passing urine and, in some cases, pain indicating a kidney stone.
During the day that precedes the fast, large amounts of fluids should be taken in. Immediately before the fast, one should drink at least 1½ liters of liquid but limit the intake of caffeine, which is present in coffee, cocoa, cola and tea. Sweet drinks that increase thirst should be avoided, as should salty food like pickled vegetables and salted nuts. Complex carbohydrates with proteins and vegetables are recommended for those wishing to delay the onset of hunger.
Breaking the fast should be done with a light meal. MDA recommends starting with a lukewarm drink and a slice of simple cake, or two slices of bread with cheese. One hour later, a light meal can be eaten consisting of Fran Samberg's Spinach Rice Casserole.
In case of general weakness, signs of dehydration, chest pain, increased sweating or difficulty breathing, dial 101 on your land line or cellular phone for MDA.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Matthew's Hiccups
Matthew Abis, (a 20 something yr old guy with Down Syndrome)had open heart surgery yesterday. They replaced some pulmonary valves & fixed a bunch of other things. He's doing real well & is up & alert (a heckuva lot better than Uncle Yossie was 1 day after his surgery). Anyway i go down to LeBonheur hospital to visit him, & he's got these real bad hiccups which as you can imagine after that surgery is causing him a lot of pain. The nurse was in there trying to figure something out.
I suggest our hiccup remedy of squeezing the ears while drinking, & it of course worked immediately! So that was cool. I think I'll bill their insurance for that.
Then on the way home, Boris hiccuped & finally gave out on Walnut Grove & Mendenhall. Not wanting to hear about me on the rush hr traffic reports, I got it started one more time & got it onto a quiet side street before it died again. The heat index was only 115 while I waited for AAA. So Boris is at the mechanic & hopefully we'll have a prognosis tomorrow. I'm glad I was driving it today & not Ima.
I suggest our hiccup remedy of squeezing the ears while drinking, & it of course worked immediately! So that was cool. I think I'll bill their insurance for that.
Then on the way home, Boris hiccuped & finally gave out on Walnut Grove & Mendenhall. Not wanting to hear about me on the rush hr traffic reports, I got it started one more time & got it onto a quiet side street before it died again. The heat index was only 115 while I waited for AAA. So Boris is at the mechanic & hopefully we'll have a prognosis tomorrow. I'm glad I was driving it today & not Ima.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Chana Leah- You go girl!
Belly-buttons key to success in sport: study
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Scientists have found the reason why blacks dominate on the running track and whites in the swimming pool: it's in their belly-buttons, a study published Monday shows.
What's important is not whether an athlete has an innie or an outie but where his or her navel is in relation to the rest of the body, says the study published in the International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics.
the rest of the story...
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Scientists have found the reason why blacks dominate on the running track and whites in the swimming pool: it's in their belly-buttons, a study published Monday shows.
What's important is not whether an athlete has an innie or an outie but where his or her navel is in relation to the rest of the body, says the study published in the International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics.
the rest of the story...
Sunday, July 11, 2010
My weekend
I had a nice weekend. Miriam and her friend Barbara came for dinner on Friday night. Then Miriam came over inthe afternoon and we took a little walk. She bumped into a family she knew from Dallas. Then I walked her to Barbara's apartment. Next month Barbara will be renting an apartment accross the street from me. That familyis moving to Silver Spring so are subletting theor apt. I will hopefully see more of Miriam next year.
Then Uncle Nat and Aunt Henna came to queens to the cemetery and Imet them at Carlos and Gabby for a late lunch. I had made Spinach Rice casserols and sent them to MD and CT. Now I will make another one for me.
Then Uncle Nat and Aunt Henna came to queens to the cemetery and Imet them at Carlos and Gabby for a late lunch. I had made Spinach Rice casserols and sent them to MD and CT. Now I will make another one for me.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Update
Its been a while since I have updated everyone with how I am doing. So here it goes.
First off, I told Aunt Helen last week, and it sounded that she it took it well.
As for me, I am doing BH Blee Ayin Haroh great! I feel my strength really coming back. Although I am not trying to lift/ carry heavy stuff, I am carrying things. I'm walking better and stronger. I tried throwing a ball this week, but I'm not ready for that yet, as well as running. I did drive this week, and it was fine except when I needed to turn my body to look behind me. I spoke at Shalosh Seudos in shul this past Shabbos, as part of a Siyum for Daf Yomi. So everything seems to progressing as the Dr expected. We decided to join the trial. We didn't tell the Dr. yet, b/c he is on vacation until Monday. All the kids are in camp, so Lisa and I are enjoying the quiet. We actually went for lunch twice. So that' about it for now. Everyone have a great Shabbos. Love you all!!!!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Videos of our visit to Baltimore
I tried to edit it into 1 video but Windows Movie Maker is making me crazy as usual. Something about not having the correct CODECS. Just go to my You Tube page & watch the videos.
http://www.youtube.com/user/greenscreen61
http://www.youtube.com/user/greenscreen61
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Why morning people rule the world
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23852426-why-morning-people-rule-the-world.do
(Just click the headline above to read the article.)
(Just click the headline above to read the article.)
GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!
WOW!!! THOSE ARE SOME AMAZING PICTURES YAAKOV!! YOU AND THE BABY BOTH LOOK REALLY HAPPY, ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T QUITE CATCH A SMILE. I WOULD LIKE ANYONE TO KNOW JUST IN CASE ANY OF YOU GUYS EVER WANT TO CALL ME THAT I NOW I HAVE A NEW NUMBER. 052-878-2701!!! ABBA, FOR YOU THAT MEANS THAT I WILL BE CANCELLING THE OTHER PHONE REALLY SOON.
ALL THE BEST GUYS,
LOVE MEIR
ALL THE BEST GUYS,
LOVE MEIR
Monday, July 5, 2010
Akiva weeks 3-7
Click for many more pictures. Warning: Contains some images that will be highly embarrassing to Akiva when he is older. Be on careful lookout for the smile.
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