Sunday, April 25, 2010

SOCIAL IRRESPONSIBILITY in BEING JEWISH

I met some client's here in Napa, that told me that they were Social Jews. It took me awhile to figure that one out. But it seems that they belong to their Jewish organization just for social reasons. Perhaps since they cannot get along with other organization. Maybe another organization such as the Kiwanis would be a better place for them. But I thought the Kiwanis' got together socially to work on projects to contribute to our community. No, I guess the Kiwanis would not be good for them either. If they join the Kiwanis they may have to contribute something. Wow, what is this community getting to if we cannot have contributing citizens. We used to be farmers here in Napa Valley, helping each other, now we are the so called socialites. What does that word mean anyway; socialites, it is pretty irrelevant to me. I don't think I want to be part of that group.

Anyway, these clients broke their word, unlike the old hand shake agreement and they actually B.S.ed me instead of allowing me serve them. They had all my 400 references, my best designs, an enormous amount of my talent and time and then the lied and said that they did not want to work with me because I did not want to do any work for them. Like, out of left field this came. It hardly made any sense. If I come out to someones home and take the time to design for them, doesn't that seem obvious that I am interested. These people had something mysteriously going on and could not be forthright and honest. They are my neighbors, but they don't care who they step on. Some people here forget that this is a small community and word gets around as to who scams and who doesn't. But that's some city people that end up moving here. Basically, they cut off their nose to spite their face. Like nose jobs. No wonder I hate nose jobs for what that old saying means. Why are we not happy with G-d's creations on our face as well as the talent and gifts of G-d's people and their neighbors?

CARRIE FISHER'S OWN WORDS


Wishful Drinking
by Carrie Fisher


I listened to this book on audio c.d. read by the author; Carrie herself. At first it was abrasive to my ears I almost threw it away. I guess I must have been in a bad mood. Besides, she is a very close friend of my dermatologist; Arnold W. Klein, whom I have had a crush on for decades. She is famous and I am not, so I did not like her. When I finally was at a lost of what to read next I started listening to her words again on my iPhone. It was a delight. She is honest, authentic, funny and revealing. It is a book of her life - up until now, and I loved her for it. Her observation of the Hollywood scene was accurate. Her marriages and relationships stories were for real and enlightening, I had to think about my own experiences and accountability upon reading her revelations in my mind of my own circumstances.

I am really sorry that she had to go through so many 'doctors' for drugs and elector- shock. Since her best friend is Arnie, my experience with him is that he advocated a more holistic medical treatment without so many drugs. I was surprised of her use of the drugs. But that is Hollywood and that is privilege, fortunately and unfortunately. Her brain damage from the drugs then to the elector shock I think ruined her lovely brain chemistry for sure. I wish she had gone Dr. Daoshing Ni for her anxiety, addiction and the brain chemistry damage from the drug use. Bummer, I wish I can know her too. She is a dear heart. At least I would love to do her closet!


BETH HOFFMAN


Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
by Beth Hoffman


Eloquent and quint, is that a confusing description? I loved reading this book, and this author is fabulous. Now I am distressed that she does not have any other books ready for me to read.

The story of this young girl's life with a crazy mother who dies, an absent father and her move to her aunts house. The story was delightfully intimate, poetic, heart warming, inspiring and tasty. Her sentences were like poems of beautiful words I want to remember to use and hear again.


Monday, April 12, 2010

Closet World, Closets by Design parent company files for bankruptcy - Industry News Landing

Closet World, Closets by Design parent company files for bankruptcy - Industry News Landing

Besides being indited by the California State Attorneys Office for corruption.

FAMILY

Coast Road
by Barbara Delinsky


Interesting author I have never read before. At first I was afraid it was going to be a mediocre - typical love romance novel. I was pleasantly surprised with a delightful romantic love story involving a family and friends. Eloquently written with beautiful descriptions of the country sides. A delicate and creative story.

MADE IN THE U.S.A.


Made In The U.S.A.
by Billie Letts


I forgot how wonderful a writer Billie Letts is. I have been away from her too long. The story of a young girl and her brother as they become orphaned and discover themselves. Then as a new family who saves their lives as they themselves influence their new friends lives. Lovely story with tragic trials for these young children as they wander the streets of Las Vegas for awhile. Deep felt relationships are expressed between the cover of this books. A pearl of a book to relish.

COMMITTED


COMMITTED: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
by Elizabeth Gilbert


She is a lovely author that I have enjoyed in the past and have equally enjoyed here again in her newest book. I can read this one book again for the social information she states in stats. Very informative creating much introspection for myself. I also liked her expressions of her own desires and fears, for it shed a light on my own - brought those feelings to my surface again to honor and realize.

Her trails with her own relationship were interesting as well, her travels always are. She is a buoyant and courageous soul. A love story indeed to admire and pray for in myself.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

GOOD FOODS


Farm City, The Education of an Urban Farmer
by Novella Carpenter


A delightful, entertaining, whimsical and eloquently written story of a woman farming with in the midst of an Oakland, California ghetto. Her trials and tribulations of this heartfelt endeavor journal-ed her days in the words of this book.