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Today is the day that I was born. Being a mom myself now changes how I view this day so very much.   This day really isn’t about me anymore. Since having babies of my own, when my own birth-day arrives, I tend to think about my mama and dad.  My thoughts instantly go to…

I love lahmajun. My mom’s lahmajun is currently one of the best I have ever eaten – her cooking in everything is always the best, really. Mama knows what kind of spices to use, how much to use and she puts her heart and soul into everything she bakes and cooks. You can taste that….

On this rainy Monday afternoon, I cannot help but think of a song that mom would sing when she was a little girl… Arev, Arev… Sunshine… I remember hearing her sing this song one day as we were washing dishes in the kitchen. She began to sing, as she always does, and this particular melody…

We have been singing for a couple of days now… I am at home, enjoying the beautiful fresh spring air, and the beach, of course, and focussing on songs, songs and more songs…  we will be starting a new musical project in the near future, and I am collecting old folk songs and getting ready to write…

what a magical day! …waking up to the gentle cooing of one sweet little girl (the best alarm clock ever), stepping out onto the balcony and taking in the beauty of the scenery: the lake, the mountains, eagles nesting literally in front of our room… taking an early morning stroll on the pier… breathing in…