The younger Mr. Wilner was about 11 when I sold a pair of shoes to a homeless man who visited our a garage sale. He asked me why I charged the man anything and I said it was a question of dignity and explained the man had already taken out his wallet. “This guy wanted… Continue reading A Question Of Dignity
Category: Learning
A Clue For SQ & The Others
I didn’t expect to hear Leonard Cohen sing Who By Fire in my ear as I started writing this post but then again I didn’t expect many things to happen. Had a couple of people reach out and say they were having trouble following recent posts over here so I made a couple of tweaks… Continue reading A Clue For SQ & The Others
When Mothers Scream
The day my son was born I heard a mother scream but I didn’t initially know it was because her child was born stillborn. I don’t think about it often but upon occasion I remember seeing the father’s face and the mother. I was exhausted, elated and a little nervous but I remember my joy… Continue reading When Mothers Scream
How To Wrap A Shmata Around You
Non Jewish associate asks me if I know how to wrap a shmata around me and I nod my head in affirmation. “Yes sir, I know exactly how to do that. Heck, some shmatas melt into me and hug me so tightly I can’t breathe. Or maybe that is the sheets on my bed after… Continue reading How To Wrap A Shmata Around You