Weather It Is (Goings On)

Good Friday Afternoon:

"So," I say, "no problem -- I can do it."  Sure, I can be a mother for an afternoon.

This all happened because the true mother of the family had to make an unexpected trip to Jerusalem.  Here were the instructions: "Pick up the oldest daughter and take her to the dentist at 3:50, but pick up the 'Banot' at 3:40."  Truly -- no problem.

What I didn't know is that I had to pick up the oldest daughter in Allon Shavut, and anyone who lives anywhere here knows that it has become nearly impossible to drive between towns in Gush Etzion because of traffic (both Israeli and Palestinian).  In fact, I heard of folks who left there homes at 0800 (morning) , and returned home at 1700 (evening), without ever arriving in Jerusalem for work.

Anyway, after fitting in a hair cut (a husband thing), I picked up the youngest daughters, dropped the oldest off, said hello to the oldest son, picked up the oldest, dropped the oldest son at his English lesson, returned with the youngest, and at approximately 19:06 RESIGNED (in a very loud and affirmative voice (actually a letter)) my tenure as Mother of the house.

Be serious, nobody can do this (my wife says she does it every day).

The big question on many folks minds is: was this Friday's Efrat (Mens) softball game the last of the year?  Today was a beautifully sunny day with mild temperatures.  The next four days should turn even milder, but Tuesday should see the approach of a storm system from the northwest.

The global forecast model shows a high probably of a light to moderate rain meaning (that most likely) my last at bat this year will be the last possible until next spring.

Moreover, there is a 30% chance of a heavy rain about the middle of the week after (almost 10 to 14 days from now).  So, hopefully, the end of the month will bring the end of our drought.

Shabbat Shalom,

Barry Lynn