I trust that you'll all be going to shul? I kid.
Seriously though, this is a wonderful blog that I think everyone-Jews and non-Jews alike, should read. It was written by a pretty untraditional Jew and I think many of us can relate to a lot of the sentiments described by the author, Derek Powazek:
http://powazek.com/posts/702

In addition to this, I'd like to make a comment on a very personal note. Some of you don't know me at all, while some of you have known me for many years. I know it may seem odd to talk about this on i-club but somehow it feels very appropriate on today of all days. I'd like to say that today is the 6 year anniversary of my brother Rustin's death. Rustin was an amazing brother and a wonderful friend, and I miss him terribly. The pic below is of him as a little kid on vacation.




Happy new year to everyone! Be humble and treat one another kindly. Remember to say I'm sorry, and show appreciation to those you love every day! (strangers too when applicable! ) May you and your families be inscribed in the book of life. Thanks for reading this

 

eh, mazeltov?


but seriously, he looks so happy there. RIP Rustin

 

I know the feeling of losing family i to have lost my brother and both parents :/ Best of wishes to you.

 

Happy New Year!!! But the sun hasn't gone down yet.

 

oh yeah, i forgot about you. so, wheres my red envelope with money bud?

 

Yeah but when you live in Humboldt, 'sunset' doesn't exactly mean much Its a little gray here, to say the least. But you're right, I did jump the gun a little. I'm okay with that

 

Best of luck to you too and sorry for your losses...and thanks for the nice comment I guess its life, right? We lose people; but knowing that somehow doesn't make things easier on days like today.

Thanks to you too, Rau-your comment made me tear up a little. Not the one about the monies and envelopes but you know, the other one I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're friggin' awesome.

 

It's nothing Marit. Between you and me, you know what my AIM says


Call me if you tear up again

 

Thanks as well
Yeah when i lost my family all in 4 month period i crumbled but you are right it is life and we must move on, Just some days are harder than others.

 

Definitely. A friend of mine who lost his brother as well once said it doesn't really get any easier as time goes on, you just think about it less = /


And on a Jewishy note, is it officially sundown yet? I seriously can't tell. I'm going to our liberal, hippy reform Judaism gone amok temple tonight at 7...but it should be nice all the same. I'll be bringing my Goy bf along, which should be interesting.

 

You have me confused with a chinese guy. The only time jews give away money is with interest.

 

I dont even go to temple.

 

 

I've had my moments where I'm less into it, so I understand. I always feel really warm and fuzzy after I go, though. Maybe its the whole in-group membership thing, and feeling good because of....(more social psych jargon yada yada yada....) but either way I do like to make an attempt when I can.

 

I have to go on Saturday, for a Bar-Mitzvah, thats all the temple for me this year.