I'm back

It is very easy to decide to take a hiatus from one's self observed obligations. But what is difficult is deciding to end it and go back to some sort of regularity. 

But "duty" calls and I will return to my writing. I chose to do it and darn it, I will!

The reason of my hiatus was that my wife had some health issues and I wanted to devote all my time and energy to being there and be available to give her as much moral and physical support as I am able to. Thank God, and the good doctors she is all right, it all turned out well.

She had post op visits and the doctors were satisfied with the progress of her healing. Now, we just have to be patient and go through the complete healing process. A few more weeks and all are done. She has to be very careful because stitches can tear if she exerts herself. For that I am here to make sure there are no heavy liftings. 

Doctors very easily say it needs 10-12 weeks for complete healing. They don't take into account the daily discomfort one needs to deal with. I know, some things just can not be rushed so we just have to be patient.

Sunday

 I will keep the "tradition" of not writing on Sundays. But Mondays I will. I promise.

Health

There is a health issue in my house. It is nothing critical, so don't worry. But it needs more of my time than usual. So, for a while I have to stop writing because I will not have the luxury to sit down and write.

Look back because occasionally I might just say something.

 

Forgot

I admit it as a man that I forgot to write.

Yesterday we had a very busy day and by the time we got home I was tired and happy to sit down and do nothing. There are days and weeks when we have nothing important to do except maybe one special thing a day. Yesterday it was different. Everything came together and it was one of the busiest days w had in a long time.

My apologies!  

Remodel

I have been watching a lot of tv lately, mainly some kind of reality shows. Actually, the reality shows that are dealing with house remodeling. Not that I want to get into something like that, it is just that I like the way they play out.

Also, there are a lot of different people get on these shows who are looking for new homes or just want their existing homes remodeled. These people come in all sizes, genders and colors and the common thread is that they all have money. At least most of them.

Many are same sex couples. Man with man or woman with her partner, another woman. Ok. I do believe if God wanted this, He would have created Adam and Adam. But this is a moot point, no reason to argue about it. I accept it for whatever it is worth, but don't stick it into my face!

Interestingly, with man with man couples it is noticeable which of the two is the husband and who is the wife. But most of them try to do that pretty silently. While with women it is a different story. The husband tries to make sure that everybody notices who is wearing the pants in that family. Their postures, their behaviors, their mode of dressing are all trying to be very masculine. Many times, it is funny to watch how they are trying to prove themselves.

It is ok with me. I don't have to live with them and as long as it is between two consenting adults, fine. But nobody can force me to like this. Maybe I am too old fashioned. In my days and all throughout history these people were there. BUT they never flaunted it like they do today.  

Ok, here is my take on this situation.

I would like to ask on of these man wanabees how does she pee in the toilet? Standing up or sitting down? Because if she/he pees sitting down she is a woman, and it doesn't matter how she dresses and how she cuts her hair.

Dreams

Dreams many times just remain dreams.

Lately I have been watching music videos, primarily with Israeli artists. During these viewining they show the orchestras and all the musicians, and that made me think. A child develops an interest to certain musical instrument, that is very nice and commendable. Parents start to finance the musical education and training with high hopes in their hearts. These hopes drive the child to the time consuming exercises and taking this very seriously. The child also has dreams for the future.

Parents and children, all hope to become that particular artist the world had not seen before. And this where dreams will remain dreams. As time goes by, they will realize this not to happen. No solo performances in Carnegie Hall, a high school or college concert will remain the highpoint of their career. Pretty depressing, if you ask me.

Looking at these orchestra I am seeing the violin players and think that every one of them had different dreams when they started to play the violin. Later the best they could hope for a place in an orchestra where they will just remain a nameless member of an entourage. Unfortunately, violin is one where in orchestras large numbers are needed and to excel is not that easy. One might become the first violin but the rest are just the support players. This is depressing.

There are other instruments in orchestras where larger numbers of musicians are needed like base and others but there are some instruments where a small number of musicians are used. These instruments provide an opportunity to excel. But at an early age this factor is not a driving force in selecting the right musical instrument.  

So, watching any orchestra to play we get close to a large group of unfulfilled dreamers.

Sunday

 Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!