Why did I write “genes”? There are so many other things to write about – the memorials we went to this weekend, the amazing birthday party for Ezi, the news that wraps me in question marks all over my system?  

But I wrote it and I have to keep my promise of not rewriting anything on this site.  I think it has something to do with this site about genetic testing of Jews:

https://youtu.be/-47k_9unbIU?si=l-oDpG0wVvwK9xwM

The whole concept of testing Jews because they live all over the world when usually populations with similar genes usually live in one place got me interested.  And then when they discovered that some of these genese remain even though they were so scattered – and they are similar to the ancient graves of people in this area of the middle east. wow! Now I know why I get such a thrill walking in this country.  I actually feel a physical connection.

Then I was talking with my 13 year old granddaughter last night and she was saying things that I remember saying when I was 13.  It was about the thrill of scary movies.  When i was older that thrill was replaced by the terror of it becoming reality.  And I was right. 

that happens a lot with grandchildren – but it may be I’m just reaching…

so i think I’ll move on to a different subject.