The next time you order checks, have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your check book, they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you […]
Author: Jacob Hailpern
How To Be Shash
Take as many naps as possible Don’t ever do anything on time – unless you are pushed Leave the toilet seat up Be colorblind when it comes to your clothes Sneak in and get the chocolate in the freezer Drive the car with one hand on the wheel Forget to […]
The Future of the Past
The sepia-flavored photograph exposes a bride and groom of an earlier age. It is not difficult to get the measure of the two involved. You can see that the groom is at least a head the taller, And, he, a powerful built mortal along-side a petite-figured girl-like woman. Sometimes it […]
On Our Forty-ninth Wedding Anniversary: To Maxine From Shash
Nearly one-half century has passed since the day we stood together In your backyard, under the chupah, and Rabbi Laderman made us one. That was a highlighted day in both our lives and many more days have Become highlighted since. All we have to say is, “Do you remember when….?” […]
A Poem of my Father
This is a poem of my father Who never hugged me and only would Bring home presents to show his love. I don’t remember him ever praising My achievements though I’m sure He was proud of some of the things I did. When I brought home, one day, An exercise […]
Everybody Loved Jack
I have mentioned my first cousin, Jack Lerner, several times as my companion during a few minor escapades in our earlier days. He was a good athlete, made letters at West Denver High School in baseball, tennis and golf. He was a friendly who made friends easily and was always […]
One of My Favorite Memories
This could be titled, “A Wonderful 48 Hours”. Way back, about 12 or 13 years ago, when our only grandson, Joshua, was about 5 or 6 years old, his Mother and Father tried a tremendously scary venture. They were going on vacation and decided to send Joshua to us all […]
Flash Bulb Memory
When I was about five or six years old, my tonsils and adenoids were extracted. I don’t remember what my symptoms were to cause this, but I knew something very bad was going to happen. I was not allowed to go outside to play; the dining-room table was opened all […]
“In The Beginning…”
Lillith greeted Yehovah as he arrived at the entrance of their dwelling. Despite the customary warm greeting, Yehovah could see that she was troubled. As predictable, her distress was worry about their youngster, Elohim. “Yehovah, it is my feeling that Elohim has reached the stage in his existence when he […]
My Grandmother
My Grandmother, my Mother’s Mother (I never knew my Father’s parents), was a short stocky women, who moved with a bouncy step that made you get out of her way without being told. She almost always knew what she was doing and what she was going to do in the […]