“Poppy” Tag Archive

I was once an avid subway rider in Tokyo. I loved the precision and reliability of the whole Japanese railway system.

But ever since we started planning this NY trip, I’ve been gripped with fear about maneuvering through a busy subway with four children, my parents, and “Wrong-Way-Gilad”.

Will they be able to get on and off fast enough?

Will we get separated?

Will they annoy other passengers to the point of violence?

Much to my relief, the whole trip was a pleasure. It was… Read more »»

I always thought we’d make a point of visiting Ground Zero when we finally get to NY. Say Tehillim (Psalms), meditate on the enormity of the event, try to make the stories a little more real for the kids (and for us), and so on.

By the time we finally made it to NY, however, the site had been cleared of the rubble (apparently), and all that remains is just another construction site.

Having been to the Twin Towers repeatedly in the… Read more »»

Flight good. Weather good. Shuttle good (we hope – we’re still waiting). Falafel gooood! If we can find some where we’re going…