“Ok, I’ve got my purse, my sandwich and water bottle, my phone, my key, my Rav-Kav (bus pass). I think I’m all set.” I take a deep breath and head for the door of my tiny Jerusalem apartment. Bright sun, blue sky— it’s a beautiful November day. My husband left in the dark early this … Continue reading Alone in Jerusalem
Two years ago today I landed in Israel for the first time. I went reluctantly. A trip to the Holy Land was PJ’s dream. I was nervous. For me, it was like strapping into a scary roller coaster — clenching my fists, closing my eyes, holding my breath, and willing it to be over as … Continue reading They say a trip to the Holy Land is life-changing…
A couple of weeks ago, Belle and I were reading a chapter from George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin. The Princess was following a fine thread attached to the magical ring her mysterious grandmother had given her. This thread took her through winding passages deep inside a mountain but eventually ended at an impenetrable … Continue reading The Wall
A couple of months ago I was staying alone in a foreign country. I had to walk through the city after dark to meet friends. It was only a twenty minute walk, and it was relatively early in the evening...but it was dark. So I was a bit nervous as I set out on that … Continue reading A Lamp to My Feet
My Peace in the Puzzle 