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I'm back with a new perspective

Niran — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:11:24 -0600

Thanks all for the valuable comments and insights, I'm back in San Francisco after spending winter break in Israel, attending my sister's wedding.

I'm back with a new perspective on things.

First, when I was in Israel I noticed quite a few x-mas trees at friends houses, when I asked the response was- "it is pretty, no harm in having it". I guess when you live there you're less concerned about maintaining yours or your kids identity, there is less of the "guilt stuff", which was a good lesson to me- so less guilt in 2009!

Second, you're all right, self identity is developed and reinforced by several things, holidays, trips, by talking about things and others, this last trip definitely reinforced this, unfortunately because of the security situation- as it turns our bad things do just that as well.

Happy 2009 everyone, to a peaceful safe year to us all.

Niran

Niran Amir

PicApp.com

Because a Picture's Worth!

On the good news stories

kaiteykat — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:59:35 -0600

Thanks so much. I had a great time putting it together.

It's really nice to have to make choices between the many many good news stories there were! I had a hard time deciding.

Take care.

MIL

mommalittle.com — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:26:19 -0600

Oh, mothers in law! Did I mention that I live 1000 feet from mine. Kinda wish I lived in Canada with you.

As Chris Rock so eloquently

assertagirl — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:09:39 -0600

As Chris Rock so eloquently put it, "Nobody hates like family!"

Assertagirl

Got to check out the Acer One

Kim Pearson — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:28:19 -0600

Thanks for sharing your experience -- it's great to hear from someone who's really field-tested the equipment. By the way, I really like your list of good news stories from Africa as well.

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|Professor Kim|

MIL comments

shoalswriter — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:50:08 -0600

These weren't uttered during the holidays, but two gems from my now former mother-in-law: 1) Upon dropping by my house unannounced and hearing me apologize for it being messy, she said, "But it doesn't look any different than usual." and 2) Upon pulling on a pair of shorts she'd borrowed from me, she said, "I'll bet you never thought you'd have a mother-in-law who was smaller than you, did you?"

But now only my children have to deal with her when they visit their dad's family. And apparently she hasn't changed!

Cathy

cathylwood.wordpress.com

Oh, me me me!

AmberS — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:02:20 -0600

I fell asleep last night composing a grievance-related blog post in my head. I don't think I could actually post it, but I assure you it was brilliant! ;-)

~ Amber

www.strocel.com

Right back at ya!

sexandsuburbia — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:31:46 -0600

Thanks! At least I know someone got a little laugh. Went to your blog and enjoyed your writing too! Seems like we have a similar sense of humor! Now, I have to go wrap those extra 50 presents that inevitably show up out of my husband's trunk! Happy Chanukah!

Julie

www.sexandsuburbiastories.blogspot.com

Talking about it means a lot, I think

Lisa Stone — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:03:51 -0600

My nieces, who would drink from sippy cups adorned with sequins if we provided them, absolutely love the sparkle too. Our family combines many faiths -- Christian, Jewish, Catholic -- as well as some atheists. This year the word is simplify, across all fronts. Perhaps we can get back to the true meaning of the season.

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
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Michellesamom — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:45:19 -0600

I will be firing up twitter tonight... I'm sure there will be lots to talk about in the next 24 hours.

Hope you have a great holiday!

Michelle writes at Michelle's Blog

Gifts with too much meaning

rebellious thinker — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:59:50 -0600

The one time that I went to a friend's house for Christmas was in college. She lived in a small town in upstate New York. We were all there in her big house around the big tree, and it was all of the things that I imagined a Christmas celebration to be. That is until the gifts. The brother-in-law got a rifle. How does that celebrate Christmas? That gift burst the bubble for me.

Laura, www.RebelliousThoughtsofaWoman.com

Cracking Up!

clueless newlywed — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:15:56 -0600

Your blog post was absolutely HILARIOUS! From one Jew to another...HAPPY CHANUKAH!

My mom always took me around

Mamaliciousinthecity — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:35:09 -0600

My mom always took me around the neighborhood to look at the glitz, and that kept me satisfied.

Also, as I'm sure you know, celebrating Jewish holidays and lighting Shabbat candles throughout the year make the Christmas v. Chanukah showdown sort of moot.

www.mamaliciousinthecity.com

Great!

kaiteykat — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:05:13 -0600

Love the list!

As a reporter, I would be thrilled by almost everything on here. I managed to use Skype on a smart phone in South Sudan to file stories this past year. Two years ago, I could only DREAM of doing that. How fast things change! Technology really is the way forward for reporters.

For a huge huge huge present, I would also recommend the Acer Aspire One laptop. With the large battery you get 6 hours of battery life (a lifesaver out in the field) and it's small enough to toss in my purse. Runs about $350. So it would definitely have to be for someone special:)

Moral of the story

rebellious thinker — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:18:27 -0600

I guess the moral of the story is to ask them what they are thinking about before jumping in with our own assumptions.

We skipped the whole Santa drama by living in Israel for most of their childhoods.

Laura, www.RebelliousThoughtsofaWoman.com