Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

Wednesday news briefs

Why the left hates Jews: Read this in its entirety; it’s a history of how the so-called democratic left managed to keep Jew hatred as its mainstay throughout the last two centuries. And why the quenelle is but the latest … Continue reading

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Stephen Harper, friend of Israel

Oh, Canada. We do love many of you. We definitely love Stephen Harper, who gave a superb, pro-Israel speech to the Knesset today. A couple of Arab MKs hated it so much they heckled Harper and then walked out (to … Continue reading

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My new morning routine

This is what I do every morning now. I throw a ball, Meimei fetches it. Sometimes she gives me the ball. Sometimes she puts it in the tube. Sometimes I get distracted and do something else, and she puts the … Continue reading

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Your web manager tip of the day

You know those “Top xx” lists you see that are clickbait but also something you’d be interested in reading? Like any of Popular Mechanic’s lists? I’m looking at their top 10 carpet cleaning secrets from the pros right now. Hate … Continue reading

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Caturday

Here’s a fairly recent close-up of Ms. Meimei, who is almost always ready for her close-up.

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Tigger’s turn

Mr. Tig in the snow that hit Richmond yesterday. Can you tell I’m not in the mood to post anything serious?

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Thursday briefs

The elephant in the peace talks room: Somehow, when John Kerry talks about peace, the topic of the terrorists controlling Gaza never seems to come up. It doesn’t seem to matter to Kerry and the EU that a significant portion … Continue reading

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Fetch, Meimei, fetch!

This is what Meimei is doing right now. I throw the ball down the stairs, she brings it back. Then I do it again. And again. And again. She is a happy kitty, albeit one that is evidently part dog.

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Iran to U.S.: You were played, suckers

The Iranians are laughing at Obama and bragging about how they beat the west. And remember, the man speaking these words is the so-called “moderate” that the media, the Obama administration, and the EU insisted would bring Iran to the … Continue reading

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An offer they will refuse

Imagine John Kerry as Jan and Israel as Marcia Brady. Then my “Israel, Israel, Israel!” post title makes a little more sense. And I explain this to you because John Kerry will soon be stamping his foot and heading off … Continue reading

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Monday briefs

Farewell, Arik: The AP surprises with an almost balanced story on Ariel Sharon’s funeral. Because REPUBLICAN! The media has found a scandal about misuse of government influence it can sink its teeth into. The IRS targeting conservative groups in a … Continue reading

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Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon, a giant of modern Israel died this morning, after lying in a coma for eight years. Ynet has a pictorial article. Look at the photo of him carrying a sheep on his farm, and you’ll see where he … Continue reading

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Your must-read post of the day

Charles Krauthammer on the ASA boycott of Israel says what I’ve been blogging about for over a decade: And don’t tell me this is merely about Zionism. The ruse is transparent. Israel is the world’s only Jewish state. To apply … Continue reading

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A cat that plays fetch

The lighting isn’t all that great, but I learned today that Meimei plays fetch. With a ball. She brought it all the way upstairs after I got tired of playing and headed for my office. So now I’m throwing it … Continue reading

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Late night briefs

Of course they won’t: The State Department acknowledges that Mahmoud Abbas’ Palestinian Authority is teaching Palestinians to hate Jews, but they won’t admonish them in public. Because that won’t fit the narrative of the poor, helpless victims. And besides, the … Continue reading

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