Right now there are two kinds of people in the world – those who watch soccer and those who don’t. Just before I share the joy of Japan’s success tonight by waking up Laura in Kobe, I have to admit that I rarely watch a whole game – all I’m interested in is the politics.
If only our politicians were playing soccer instead of putting together a crazy government.
two kinds of people – Dec 1, 2022 Read Post »
I’m finally beginning to upload music. Here’s the first album I did with Roy Yarkoni in 2004:
And here are some reviews of it
https://www.karenalkalay-gut.com/thinlips.html
Music – Dec 1, 2022 Read Post »
I look in my closet and it’s all junk. So I was happy to accompany my granddaughter in her quest for new clothes.
But it’s all junk. Maybe my closet has better-quality stuff because it’s old. Yes, it’s glitzy and furry feeling. But it’s junk.
There used to be such amazing quality in the stuff made in Israel – Aled, Ata, even Mausner. That material lasts forever and never goes out of style.
I know it’s a stupid thing to write about – but the empty shops in the newish TLV mall shocked me
There is nothing to desire.
Then it hit me. That’s wonderful. There is nothing to desire!
I have it all!
closet – nov 30, 2022 Read Post »
When I get really down about the way the government is forming and complain, Ezi and Smadar comfort me by noting that this government will give the Likkud many headaches. It’s a very small comfort because I’d rather have a solid government with the Likkud in charge than a crazy divided government making wild demands that are dangerous to the people and the environment.
small comfort – nov 29, 2022 Read Post »
The opening of a retrospective of Guy Ben Ner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Ben-Ner
is the kind of experience that helps you forget the fact that Bibi is going to close down the only channel you enjoy watching on Israeli TV. Tonight at the Tel Aviv Museum we bathed in his wonderful wise videos with their ability to entertain and enlighten. We first discovered his work at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art years ago, and have been following his work ever since.
As you should.
guy ben ner – nov 28, 2022 Read Post »
I feel like Bibi is doing everything to punish those who didn’t vote for him, creating a nightmare of a country that will soon be involved in a terrible war that can’t be won. I can’t see any way to a brighter future for anyone with this government. And I don’t think it’s a mistake – I think it’s purposeful. Something like Dr. Strangelove.
There, I’ve said it.
i’m in a locked bus with a lot of quarrelsome people, and the driver is speeding down a cliff with a crazy smile on his face.
opinion – nov 28, 2022 Read Post »
Here’s my take on the news: since I’m too old to change things, and can only intervene through hard-earned cash, I’m going to wait and see what happens with this government and the rest of the world before I leave.
The only thing I can’t bear being silent about is the World Cup in Qatar.
I don’t like it.
Even though I find it impossible to keep from watching.
Still, it’s something like the 1939 Olympics.
When Israel decided to join the soccer match, and a whole bunch of fans came along for the excitement, I was frightened. And now that these fans are getting harassed, I’m just hoping they get home soon. Qatar isn’t going to protect them against the Iranians or the Palestinians. Qatar isn’t going to protect them against Azmi Bishara.
reserving judgement – Nov 27, 2022 Read Post »
