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The innocent prayer of a child Small before the Creator of the World at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. 
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 MOTHERS, ALL KINDS...................
It is 2032 and for the very first time, the population of the United States has elected its very first woman president. Not only that, but she is the first Jewish citizen to become President of the United States. She is Rachel Goldman, and excitedly calls her Mother first. Her Mom answers the phone and Rachel says, "Mom, are you coming to my inauguration ceremony?" Her mother, Sarah, responds, “Not sure because it's a long trip...I'm not as young as I used to be, and your Father needs to take his nap every day.” The president-elect says, "Mom, I will send Air Force One to pick you up, a hairdresser to spruce you up, and a valet for Daddy. You will have a custom-made gown to die for. There's no problem! Her mother, Sarah thinks a minute and says, “That's all well and good, but we are on special diets and can't eat all those fancy foods they serve. The President-Elect, Rachel, gives a big sigh, and says, "I will make sure that a kosher caterer is hired to do this affair just for you. Mama, I really want you to be with me.” Finally, her mother relents and agrees to come. On Inauguration Day. Rachel Goldman is being sworn in as President. Her Mom is in the front row beaming with pride and taps the shoulder of the Senator sitting right next to her. She says to him, "Sir....do you see that woman over there, with her hand on the bible and becoming President of the United States? The Senator respectfully whispers back, "Yes, I do." President Rachel Goldman's Mother, says proudly, "I just want you to know that her brother is a doctor!” Did you know that the last time that Christmas and Chanukah landed on the same exact day was in 2005? The next time this happens will be in 2024. The word Chanukah translates to dedication, as it was following a revolt and the rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem, occurred. When the temple was liberated, they found one bottle of oil which was enough for one day’s burning. Miraculously it lasted for 8 days and is the reason Chanukah is celebrated for 8 days. However, it is a minor holiday in the Jewish religion. Christmas, however, is a major holiday in the Christian religion. There is nothing in the bible that designates the day Jesus was actually born. They estimate his birth was somewhere around 4 BC. Emperor Constantine in Rome began celebrating Christmas on December 25th in 336. It is believed that the selection of December 25th for celebration is because it is exactly nine months after March 25th, the date of his crucifixion. Both holidays for their respective religions denote Celebration, Religion, Family, Lights, Food, and Presents, and in this we are united. Oh yes, both begin with the letters, CH.  The New YearWhat is the purpose? It not only designates the numbered year but is the day we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new. It is a new beginning and a national holiday in the United States. 1904 was the first year this was celebrated in Times Square, New York. In 1907 the first ball was dropped in this location from a flag pole. Our current Times Square ball is a sphere, 12 ft. in diameter, and weighs 11,875 pounds. It is covered in 2688 Waterford Crystal triangles varying in size. It is worth more than One million dollars. It has 672 LED nodules. It begins its descent at 11:59:00 p.m. EST, and lands at midnight to signal the start of the New Year. It is estimated that one million people attend these festivities in New York City. This year will mark the year 2024. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY READERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES!!!!
It's nothing new! They were first built in the 17th Century in Holland, Germany, and England and designed for adults. The thinking was that dollhouses allowed for emotion, imagination, and freedom. In 18th Century England, there was "The Baby House." These doll houses were an exact replica of peoples' homes, to show the owner's wealth. Queen Mary, mother of King George V and grandmother of Elizabeth II, constructed a dollhouse that was three feet tall. The scale was one inch to one foot. The items within were replicas of those in Windsor Castle and have been on display since 1925, at Windsor Castle in England. It is spectacular! Like at Windsor Castle, in the home of your hostess, in Boca Raton, is a contemporary dollhouse, constructed by her husband and furnished by yours truly. It was a labor of love collecting items from various trips and events encompassing 20 years. We would like to share this with you and present the following pictures for your enjoyment! Please comment your thoughts at the end. Each item represents multiple FEELINGS. Remember, the lesson here is… …IT'S OKAY TO PLAY |
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