sometimes that’s all there is in the desert. and that’s enough to make you feel that there is an enormous presence there – that so much going on. So many signs from above, such a powerful presence.
And yet the desert is crowded with prehistoric conversations, prehistoric churches, mosques, graves with millions of messages. More to come.
Right now I’m flat.
march 16, 2022 – sky, sand Read Post »
the desert would seem to be a restful place. No news, no wars. But it was frightfully cold, and there was nothing to break the wind, nothing but sand and sky. and we got home in time to get to bed. that’s about alll i can bear to say – even though there is so much to talk about and show.
March 15, 2022 – desert Read Post »
My friend’s husband left the group with our professor and went to photograph on his own. He visited all kinds of farms and flamingo parks. I would have liked to go with him, bu t he didn’t really want me around, So we visited all kinds of ancient graves – and it was all female. Godesses, genetalia, queens. I am falling asleep from exhaustion but the visit gave me hope.
march 14, 2022 – The Desert is Alive Read Post »
the ancient plum tree is more than 950 years old. The ruins of the fortress covered from the time of the Canaanites to the Romans. l
i want to tell you more but I have spent the day in the Arava, and am wiped out. tomorrow.
march 13, 2022 – Ein Haxeva Read Post »
it is a minor matter considering the mess in the world but I have to note it. All the extra clothes that we women bought online during the lockdowns – the ones that are small or too big for us. All of those are going to the refugees this week.
march 12, 2022 – surplus solved Read Post »
I watch Zelenskyy and I think, “Boy does he need a vacation.” Putin, on the other hand, seems energized by the aggression. Me, my eyes aren’t as worn out as Zelenskyy, but I’m taking a few days off. I may be online and I’m going to be visiting some amazing archeological sites, especially Nabatean sites, but I’m not promising immediate reporting. Wish me luck.
Even though I’m very reluctant to pack, put on all the many layers that are required for traveling in the desert, hate the sunburn I’m going to get, the dust in my throat, my eyes, I still am looking forward to the wonder of the sand dunes.
march 12, 2022 – vacation Read Post »
Many friends of ours have been traveling a great deal, feeling that the pandemic is over and if they don’t do some touring now, they will lose the ability to move at all. We have been doing with day trips in nature, primarily because of the fragility of Ezi’s antibodies, and with no progress in uncovering the secrets of where the Evusheld can be obtained, we are not making too many plans. However, since we were sure that by now things would be somewhat better, we joined a group for an archeological tour of the southern Negev. There are a few days before we will be off, but I am already exhibiting signs of anxiety – I’m not as flexible as I was just two years ago.
There is just too much to worry about, and it’s not necessarily about traveling. One example: some of those guys fighting for Russia right now are Syrian, and they are learning too much for my taste – not only about warfare, but also about brutality. Now that alone could make any one nervous. But when you add to that the significance of the fact that the rest of the world tolerates war crimes, and Ukraine is fighting on its own, that’s another good reason to worry.
So maybe I’ll stay under the covers this week. It just seems safer. Anyway I’ve got a cold.
march 10, 2022 – traveling Read Post »
I just went to pick up my glasses – but wow the mall was crowded. Everyone was there and I think they came with two cars apiece. There was just so much going on in the parking lot that when I returned to my car I think there were at least four cars following me to grab my space.
And with all the customers, everything seemed so attractive. Nevertheless, I do not recommend going shopping in the near future. Even if you gave away all your pillows and blankets to the people who said they were collecting for refugees, wait a bit.
march 9, 2022 – mall Read Post »
