Texting for all members of the world has gotten out of hand. Recently, finally someone asked if they can just call me because the texting is crazy.

I laughed because I dont have a smart phone (I care about my phone, but honestly, it is not smart), so I have to hit the numbers a few times and it is more trouble than it’s worth, and I would more than welcome talking on the phone than texting.

Sometimes people continue to text each other as they are walking towards each other and in full view..lol

Shidduch girl and emunah girl, and anyone else in this situation….

All I can say is that I read once that if you are in such a situation, it means that person was not the one designated to be your life’s bliss.

If you try to think of that, and then ask yourself why would you want to be emotionally tied up with one not going to bring you you happiness, it may mitigate the problem.

In general, people should realize what a delicate thing dating is for many people, and should not take it lightly.

Again, if the person was nice and you had nice dates, but they are shopping around, then their fickleness is something you would not want to build your life upon in a marriage.

I wish both you, and everyone else in this situation, to find the most fantastic person for you this year who is wonderful beyond your wildest expectations!!

Hatzlacha rabbah!

Hi Baal.

lol. I know what you mean. And to add to that, to me, all Pesach food, in general, is so tasty. I now have to work it off because my belt notch is pulling. lol

Hi oomis1105.

I agree. There is a bit of a empty feeling as Pesach comes to an end, even though I hear people around me saying they cannot wait for it to be over and eat chometz.

I guess for the women, though, it may possibly be different since they put in superhuman hard word and preparation every day to make Pesach special.

A huge hakaras hatov to all the homemakers who made the entire Pesach even more special

Addendum to Shticky.

Yakov, Yaakov, or Yankiff.

They definitely need the time off and benefit greatly.

No matter what they make of their time in yeshiva, still, they are out long hours and it is a long day.

We have to keep in mind that we dont know the details by what each of us may evaluate as ostentatious.

Why put a single drop of negativity upon reacting to something we think is ostentatious? Does that preclude the owner is a bad person? Does it mean the person who was the creator was involved with the purchaser in being/doing ‘wrong’?

Too much of this, to me, seems subjective and presumptuous, so I say leave it alone.

Hi Middlepath.

If you are going to answer my question, at least put some thought into it. lol. jk

Thank you. You touched upon a lot of valid variables.

Great question!

Fashion is a state of mind, but how does it spread so people agree something is in or old fashion?

I have always thought about cars, let’s say. How come a 2012 model, aside from actually being new, but how come it has lines that make it seem more modern?

What if they style of the 1950 Buick came out today for the first time? Would we say it does not look new and improved?

In other words, what makes the design of new things seem to be the latest and newest development? What is in that design which defines it as the latest, old, retro (combo old and latest)?

Hi gefen,

I am going to throw in my two cents, which these day is worth -.47 cents, so I may owe you some money in the process.

I have nothing against implied concepts and meanings to words which are understood ‘not’ by exact, traditional definition. After all, except for one language, the traditional definitions had their formative stages and cultural influences.

This case bothers me too. The action verb, “went” implies the added concept of going with some degree of willingness or a level of agreeability or cooperation.

The linking verb “is” merely states a condition of being without the added footnotes. Even though going somewhere often requires the use of feet, the footnotes of willingness, on one’s own initiative, etc., are not there.

If the linking verb “is” is available, I think it would be a better choice.

On the other hand, the more I think about this, the more perspectives I get. So, I will leave it at that….

Also, you may want to consider your feelings on, “He just up and went missing.”

Knock Knock!

Who’s there?

Abby!

Abby who?

Abby Anniversary!

: )

Since many have noted it is already shut for Shabbos, then you must mean for two days.

Okay, how about April 7th and 8th.

3 days? No way! Not unless you have a coupon or something.

Hi Health.

You are totally wrong!

(Just kidding! Had to say that for old time sake)

Hope all is going great and you have a chag kasher v’sameach Pesach, as well everyone, too!

: )

Anyone who is against this is totally wrong, from this perspective: The government should not allow people going into the food business to put in chemicals known to have a deleterious effect on cells and the body. Otherwise, what is nutrition for?

I am not talking about having cake or chips, etc. There are synthetic chemicals used to make foods look more colorful, seem more flavorful, and last longer, where the inherent nature of that ingredient is harmful to the body.

In the food business, it seems to me that no ingredients that cause an inherent health hazard (not talking about too much sugar..etc), should be banned and not allowed in the food business.

Hi chevraman.

Awesome post.

Years ago I heard a great Rosh warn the boys about the challenges of being on break during summer. He said, “Hot summers come and go, but Olam Habah is forever.”

Hi sm29.

One thing I learned from the classroom, among many other things, is that if we are passionate and enthusiasm, regardless of the material or level of difficulty, the children/young adults, will take grasp.

Hi avhaben.

I vote, Yes! Various ingredients for various reasons should not be in foods: corn syrup, nitrites, titanium, growth hormones…etc…etc…etc…

Hi HaLeiVi and Ken,

You both may be correct..lol

I was actually just playing on, I ‘have a feeling’ ……with ‘sixth sense’.

I have a feeling not too many people have a sixth sense.

Portly sounds like a failed attempt to be nicer than saying stubby.

Hi nitpicker.

I had a point I was trying to make. I was not fighting.

If people want to share ideas, as you did in confronting the poster of this thread, who I happened to understand totally, in the way you claim Chassidishe Gatesheader understands your view, then you have to accept people will disagree. And with smart people like us, there may be BIG disagreements. That does not mean it is a fight.

I enjoy reading what you views; even if I do or dont agree with them. I like the stimulation.

But since you use the name nitpicker, carefully think whether you should develop someone possibly nitpicking with you.

While I was not nitpicking, I did think you were heavy handed in your confrontation about the concept of this thread.

Anyway….I hope you continue to post.

Peace!

That’s what I say, “What’s the difference?”

Seriously, its a good question, and I am curious too.

But I have to say I dont know why people can get so into the details of alcoholic beverages like within the same species. They will discuss all these details about whiskeys or bourbons, etc. I wonder why.

Hi littleapple.

Thank you for that info. It really was a very good and memorable article.

lol @ nfgo3.

Well, I hear it used to be popular to them because of the song.

“Somewhere over the ‘rainbow’, way up high, there’s a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby.”

Well, now they have Asbury Park, so they have their land. lol

I think the reusable filters are a little more than 14 a month, but more green.