Right off the bat, I admit that I did not want to leave Twitter (now called X). I've been active on the app for over 10 years and have close to 19,000 followers. That's a big platform to promote my writing. I was willing to put up with Elon Musk's childish rants and his blatant … Continue reading Why I’m leaving Twitter for Threads

When I was a child, my happy place was my overnight summer camp on Moose Lake in Haliburton, Ontario. Getting out of the city to a beautiful forest setting and away from the oversite of parents was the ultimate thrill. I met my good friend Ted at the camp 57 years ago. Since 2007, I … Continue reading Two Jews in a Canoe Loose on Moose Lake (try saying that fast 5 times)

I have been closely following my Twitter account (or X, as some people insist on calling it) since the introduction of Twitter Blue (now just called Blue). I'm not averse to paying for it, but I have yet to identify enough benefits to justify purchasing it. Twitter Blue is relatively new, but the "blue tick" … Continue reading Why I Haven’t Signed Up For Twitter Blue

If you were to ask me what food is most associated with Jewish culture, it would not be bagels, knishes, or even gefilte fish. It would be cholent. You have probably never heard of cholent, but it’s been around for centuries. Cholent is a traditional slow-cooked Sabbath stew in Jewish cuisine developed by Ashkenazi Jews, … Continue reading What’s the Most Jewish Dish? It’s Not What You Think.