magid

Just got an email: the Cambridge/Somerville eruv is getting closer to completion, with construction already in progress. R. Klapper will be giving a shiur (class) on the laws of eruvin next Shabbat, even. I can't quite believe it's so close.
I'll be able to bring keys, water, tissues, etc, with me.
I'll be able to invite people with little kids for meals.
I can take people up on offers to bring something, with none of the dropping-off-Friday-afternoon coordinating of schedule.
How weird it will feel. Good, though.
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Improvisational lunch: a red and an almost-purple tomato, cubed. Some chives picked from my window. A bit of leftover roll crumbled to bits. Some splashes of balsamic vinegar. A bit of shredded cheddar (feta would've been better, but I don't have any here). Assemble in bowl. Eat. :-)
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A bird surprised me last night; the cut seems to have healed already.
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I have not been around much lately: a long-distance friend called me at work to schedule a phone call later; we've been playing tag for at least 2 weeks. I need to stop over-booking (right after I get this list of things done....).