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February 02, 2005

Shiksappeal and its Malcontents

I have learned a great deal during the process of becoming Jewish. The first thing is that I will never become Jewish enough to make Jewish jokes. That's fine. I learned that to successfully convert, you must emit a laser-strong vibe of earnestness. Irreverant asides must be attempted with great caution. Suggesting that the final class be on recipies is something that you might have to pay for later. That said, for a goyische blonde, I make a mean matzo ball soup and, when I say recipes, I mean business. And that's business with capital J.

February 01, 2005

Right here, right now

I have some cold medicine in front of me like I have some real plans for it. I've been sitting here with it for, like, ten minutes and can't decide. Should I be strong and weather the cold without it? How bad could it be? Or, should I cave, and "take the easy way out"? Is there a number I can call?