Category Archives: General

Visited Dawn in CT for Christmas Eve. They have a family get-together each year, and the tradition is for one of the adults to dress like Santa and give out presents to all the kiddies (from their aunts and uncles). … Continue reading →

Bit of a hiatus there: I hope to be able to blog regularly as the Primary approcahes. Spent last weekend in Florida for my cousin Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah. A few interesting stories to share. My father called me over to … Continue reading →

Eid Mubarak! Why is it that whenever I do something really nice for someone they say “I owe you a six pack?” Do they think I need to get drunk? Because, well, I don’t. They should offer me something useful–like … Continue reading →

I did well this weekend! Three social activities in a row. First, Friday night: Manchester Monarchs hockey! We definitely sent, as one banner read, the Hartford Wolfpack packing. 5-2 victory though I was disturbed by the amount of violence. Do … Continue reading →

I made a promise to eat dinner today, so I got a ride to Subway. Unfortuantely the Subway by our office serves neither Veggie Max’s nor Garden Patty subs; thus, I had to settle (yes, enjanerd, settle) for a Veggie … Continue reading →

Log day at work, but I think I was somewhat productive. Dean was endorsed today by the SEIU and AFSCME. Also found out that Saruman will not appear in the theatrical version of the Return of the King; though the … Continue reading →

Jake’s prediction of the party was correct: it was a “party,” and quite a fun one at that. The highlight was when a new acquaintance and I rocked the 13-year-olds at their own game: Coke and Pepsi. Yeah! Take that … Continue reading →

I’m remote blogging from my cousin’s house in San Diego :) I’m on the left coast for a family Bar Mitzvah. The service this morning was beautiful and the Bar Mitzvah boy, Jake did a fabulous job. This afternoon, taking … Continue reading →

Yesterday, for the 7th time in my life, a candidate that I worked for lost. My good friend and former boss,Ego Ezedi, ran for Boston City Council (District 4), and lost 55% to 45%. As my Mom says, “I’m due … Continue reading →

Forgive me, blog-readers, for I have sinned. I voted via absentee in the Manchester City election and knew the candidates in only two out of ten races. They didn’t have party or title on the ballot–just names. And instead of … Continue reading →