Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Prophecy

If it weren't for my Israeli uncle, I would have never known who Habakkuk was. For all those Tanach illiterate yeshiva boys like myself, Habakkuk is one of the neviim in the Trei Assar. I had to look it up to be sure.

With elections coming up in Israel, the new Kadima party's stance, together with the recent palestinian/hamas election results, the average Joe can understandably be confused. It seems that Habakkuk had it figured out a long time ago. Take a look at 1: 9.

כֻּלֹּה לְחָמָס יָבוֹא, מְגַמַּת פְּנֵיהֶם קָדִימָה וַיֶּאֱסֹף כַּחוֹל, שֶׁבִי

(on a related note, why is it that any time I need a decent biblical quote, the only place to go is a christian site??)

Mr. Prime Minister? I'm up here....

Acting PM Olmert seems pretty smitten by Sharon. Is it because he misses his old
friend Sharon, or is he waiting for her to pull a 'Basic Instinct' leg-cross?
The drool on his lip seems to indicate choice B.

In this photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office, acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, talks with American actress Sharon Stone during a meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, March 12, 2006. Stone is on a five-day visit to Israel sponsored by the Peres Center for Peace. (AP Photo/GPO, Amos Ben Gershom)

Friday, March 03, 2006

What the heck do you call THIS mem?!

Even though this one looks real silly (who think up these questions???), it's a good thing Airtime tagged me in an effort to keep me in the blogging world. I haven't posted in ages.


Q: WHOS THE 4TH PERSON ON YOUR RECEIVED CALL LIST?
A: My brother-in-law living in Jerusalem telling me he just had a baby boy.

Q: WHATS YOUR MAIN RINGTONE ON YOUR PHONE?
A: Some old-fashion ring. I hate the gay music tones.

Q: WHAT WERE YOU D0ING AT MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT?
A: Trying to send out the weekly shul e-mail on time for once. Unsucessfully I might add.

Q: WHAT DID THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE ON YOUR CELL PHONE SAY
A: Don't know. I really don't text much.

Q: WHOSE BED DID YOU SLEEP IN LAST NIGHT?
A: Mine, but to cover all the bases, I think couch should be an option here.

Q: WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
A: I do have a cell phone so I can spare you from TMI here. Brown shirt, brown tie. Just for the record, that's the only brown on me.

Q: MOST RECENT MOVIE THAT YOU WATCHED?
A: Four Brothers.

Q: NAME 3 THINGS THAT YOU HAVE ON YOU AT ALL TIMES?
A: Glasses, cell phone and usually underwear.

Q: WHAT'S THE COLOR OF YOUR BEDSHEETS?
A: Beige with some pattern I couldn't even begin to think about.

Q: HOW MUCH CASH DO YOU HAVE ON YOU RIGHT NOW?
A: $26.01 which is unusually high for me. I never have money. Will be about $.65 less in about 10 minutes as I'm way overdue for a coffee.

Q: What is your favorite part of the chicken?
A: I'm a pulkie guy.

Q: What's your favorite town/city?
A: I don't know. I could tell you some that are on the bottom of the list, but not the top.

Q:I can't wait to (til)...?
A: Shabbos

Q: When was the last time you saw your mom?
A: hmmm..about a month ago

Q: When was the last time you saw your dad?
A: about 2 months ago

Q: When was the last time you talked to them?
A: Spoke to my father yesterday, mother was Tuesday.

Q: What did you have for dinner LAST NIGHT?
A: Pizza bagels. Gotta love em. (disclaimer: the wife does usually put supper together, but she was going out last night)

Q: How long have you been at your current job?
A: I never really paid much attention, but holy crap, almost 7 years?! Can that be??

Q: Look to your left. What's there?
A: A spreadsheet tacked to my cube wall, next to a picture of one of my kids.

Q: Who is the last person you spent over $50 on?
A: Myself. Selfish of me, I know.

Q: Whats the last piece of clothing you borrowed from someone?
A: A ski mask earlier this week. It WAS -10 degrees.

Q: What website(s) do you visit the most during the day?
A: My Yahoo and Gmail

Q: Do you have an air freshener in your car?
A: Yes

Q: Do you have plants in your room?
A: No, but maybe I'll think about it. Supposed to clean the air.

Q: Does anything hurt on your body right now?
A: Surprisingly not after skiing for two days earlier this week.

Q: What city was your last taxi cab ride in?
A: NYC

Q: Do you own a camera phone?
A: Yes

Q: What's your favorite Starbucks drink?
A: I try not to spend more that 75 cents on coffee.

Q: Recent time you were really upset?
A: This week. >:-/

Q: Have you been in love with anyone?
A: Sigh, I remember the days. Kidding. Yes.

I now tag Krum, Mirty and Swiftie