Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Bites of Summer

Posted on June 25, 2014 by lisakwinkler

It’s summer. Bees bite. Spiders bite. Mosquitoes bite. Snakes bite. Sometimes dogs bite. It’s instinctual; they’re seeking prey or defending themselves from perceived danger. And a soccer player bites when a match isn’t going his way. In yoga today, a … Continue reading →

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From Page to Play: The Evolution of The Shabbos List

Posted on June 18, 2014 by lisakwinkler

Ever since my sons decided to follow a different religious path than they’d been raised, I’ve wanted to tell the story. As a non-fiction writer, I’ve shared my journey a little in blog posts. I had ideas about a book … Continue reading →

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Grandparent Diary: Bumpy Knives!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by lisakwinkler

Gadgets galore! Enter any kitchenware store and utensils ranging from apple corers and avocado peelers to citrus zesters and zingers and every letter in-between bombard you. There’s a slicer, dicer, shaper, picker, or grinder for every fruit, vegetable, meat, or … Continue reading →

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