In a previous post I pointed out that media discussion about that portion of Israel that was once occupied by Jordan seems to assume that history started in 1967. There’s another aspect to this. people (and institutions, like the UN and EU) tend to also forget that resolutions that call for negotiations between Israel and … More In Need of an Eye Doctor
Housing prices in Israel, where we live, have risen by a large percentage this past year. It’s probably not just a local phenomenon. The COVID pandemic has resulted in prices for materials going up. Also labor costs have risen. The de facto failure of the Palestinian Authority to implement any unified vaccination program means that … More The Best Nest
We live in a small cottage with a large yard. There are several trees and an area covered with grass We have a drip and sprinkler irrigation system to provide water for that area because there is NO rain here in the summer months. This means that the birds also need a separate source of … More A Very Thirsty Bird (or Birds)
This week the section called Lech Lecha ( literally: Go to/for yourself) is read in Jewish Synagogues. For those of you who might not be familiar with the Old Testament, It’s the third section from the start and deals with the Lord telling Abraham to leave his former home and go to Canaan. Canaan, of … More An Inner Voice
I did a lot of things during my years in the military. One of them was collecting Intelligence. The US Navy Office of Naval Intelligence had a standardized program for having ships submit items that might have some intelligence value. During one tour of duty with the US Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean I ran … More Amateur Spy
This past week we had the first rain of the winter season. It came a few days early. Normally, Jews pray for rain in the holy land after then of the current holiday season. The more reverent even wait a couple of extra weeks so that individuals who came on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem would … More The First Rain
It is now the the beginning of the Jewish New Year holiday season. I will probably not be posting again for a couple of weeks. Before I take a break I have two things I want to say. First, to all my Jewish followers, I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. Second, To … More Jewish New Year
I am clearing out my extra model shelves. This offer is for my remaining German WWI models. Many are items that are out of production and hard to find. Prices are in US dollars. The entire lot, including postage, for $315, payable via Paypal. For selected separate items there is an additional postage and packing … More Special Offer – German WWI 1250 Models.
Since the book was released I’ve found more information which I intend to incorporate in a future revised edition. I’ve also found a few errors. This is an errata list to allow people who have the book to make corrections. Page 125 – The drawings are both for the starboard side. Here is the original … More Errata list for The Easter Egg Fleet
Recently there has been a lot of talk in diplomatic circles about trying to get Israel and the Palestinians to talk again. Reconstruction and relief in Gaza was at least part of the motivation. Jordanian King Abdullah II visited the US and also raised the issue. What everyone seems to be ignoring is that big … More Unfriendly Neighbors
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