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ames- just to add on to what you wrote above; being single many years I don’t mind when people give me brachos (as you so graciously gave me above) even hearing IYH by you doesn’t bother me, in fact I appreciate that as well. Yet, the shidduch parsha can be long and difficult for many people and hurtful comments don’t do anything to help the situation. I’ve heard everything from you’re being too picky to you don’t even want to get married (and everything in between)… and these are statements from random people on the streets who never picked up the phone and tried to suggest someone to me.

If people would just think even a little before they speak many hurtful comments wouldn’t be said, and many tears wouldn’t be shed.

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.”

Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most

votes:

1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids

2. Taj Mahal

3. Grand Canyon

4. Panama Canal

5. Empire State Building

6. St. Peter’s Basilica

7. China’s Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many “

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.”

The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ are:

1. to see

2. to hear

3. to touch

4. to taste

5. to feel

6. to laugh

7. and to love.”

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.

The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous! A gentle reminder — that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

mod72- I was wondering about that one. Thanks for being so considerate. I get headaches from caffiene. yes, I know that also means no chocolate.

Thanks again everyone for the Berachos. It’s very encouraging. I happen to not rely on ANY segulos. Been there done that. I just work on my connection to Hashem. I feel much closer to Him now than when I was doing a Segula.

Also, in regard to Davening for someone else in the event that I should get answered first, I asked my Rav about it and he told me not to concentrate on that and just Daven for myself and other people because I am not at the level to Daven only for another person putting myself aside. I felt fake when I was doing it only for another person because deep down I knew it wasn’t wholehearted. Everyone has to know themselves.

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ames- AMEN! Thanks! That was beautiful and very touching. It’s always a Chizzuk to know people understand and care.

Also, Chas V’shalom I’m not jealous or down at all. It’s more that I don’t feel anything at all. I don’t know if that makes sense but as I said before I will try to work on it. Thanks for your idea of thinking about Aharon Hakohen. It makes a lot of sense and will definitely try it.

there are breweries you can tour. that might be a good place to date.

hmmm….

how about the Hilton,

Ritz-Carlton,

Brooklyn Marriott,

Waldorf Astoria,

Ocean Place Resort,

Hotel Pennsylvania,

The Tudor Hotel,

Holiday Inn,

Park Avenue Hotel,

Grand Hyatt,

etc…

I think you get the point… and I think I need a bed! 🙂

Azi: you also forgot to say if you shop with a wagon or carry everything (especially since everything is in a 4 block radius.)

Also, we have to make sure your great, great, great, great… grandmother covered her hair in whichever shtetl she lived in.

These are the most integral pieces of information we would need. Then we might start suggesting.

Thanks for putting it up again. I joined. If I see it going well, I’ll try to add more Perakim. Starting slow for now.

Joseph, I thought a Mezonos was enough for Melave Malke. I decided to wash this week on your suggestion. Thanks.

Moish, do you make your milkshakes? If yes, how do you do it? Sounds delicious. Oh btw, your frog is real cute.

ames- now that I’m officially nominated as Rebbe, I hope you don’t mind but how about if we start with Ga’avah? 🙂

Brooklyn19- Please pardon my ignorance. I didn’t know there was a difference between Ashkenaz and Ashkenoz. I’ve got no Sephardi blood in me except for some Sephardi friends… if that counts 🙂 I like all Jews no matter their descent.

Am I the only one who is Ashkenaz? Wow, I’m unique! 🙂

Rabbi Yisroel Reisman speaks in Flatbush in Ahiezer every Motzai Shabbos. I know he’s not Chassidish but you can learn a lot from him.

musiclover- are you going to the concert also? If yes, enjoy!! I guess I’ll be seeing you there, along with another 2000+ people.

musiclover- I am going to the HASC concert Sunday. I’m really looking forward.

curious- Am I allowed to guess the word?? Is it rhythm???

When parking at the corner, many times there are two white lines. (I think the second line is just to stop earlier on some streets because of trucks/cars turning. Correct me if I’m wrong.) You are allowed to park until the crosswalk white line over the other one. Many people will park behind the second line thereby losing a parking space. I know it’s only one space…. but every spot is integral!

Just wanted to thank you for posting the recipe. I made it the other night for Yom Tov so I haven’t tasted it yet, but the house sure smelled delicious.