Chanukah: Pleading Guilty on the Gelt

Source: World Market Today marks the first night of Chanukah. Or Hanukah if you wish, I myself am not fussy about the spelling or pronunciation. Jews tend to complicate certain words, such as those starting with "CH" by saying them in a hard, guttural sound from the Hebrew or Yiddish translations. "Challah" and "chutzpah" are … Continue reading Chanukah: Pleading Guilty on the Gelt

Whisker Piffle

BEFORE: hirsuit and slightly unkemptAFTER: a clean "Team Coco" look "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn." – Orson Welles It was about spontaneity. One wakes up and asks, "Why am I still bothering with this?" "This" being my beard; I had decided I'd had enough … Continue reading Whisker Piffle

Leftovers

So is the turkey finally gone from the fridge? Did your family have to threaten sustained Dominos deliveries until you finally stopped with the leftover creations? Leftovers are rarely popular after 2-3 days. But today I'm actually referring to a different type of leftover. I'm speaking of those treasures which sit in thrift and resale … Continue reading Leftovers