Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

In with the new

After sixteen and a half years of having the most neurotic, timid cat I’ve ever known (albeit also one of the sweetest cats I’ve ever known), I’m finding that bringing a new cat into the house means a completely new … Continue reading

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It was a long day

So I’ll just give you a new picture of Meimei. She’s currently leery of the fireplace. I’m sure that will change.

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Your Meimei Update

Tig and Meimei are getting along fine now. They were playing this morning, but Meimei was far too busy exploring to devote a lot of time to Tig, who kept chirruping at her to try to get her to hang … Continue reading

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A good place to find books.

My book is being featured Saturday at The Fussy Librarian, a new website that offers personalized ebook recommendations via an opt-in mailing list. You choose from 30 genres and indicate preferences about content and then the computers work their magic. … Continue reading

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Meimei update

My new kitten is doing fine, except for a few issues like (sigh) worms. She’s isolated in the guest room bathroom. I think I’ll let her out into the main room this weekend, although I’m not sure… she got hold … Continue reading

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At long last, good news

I generated a new timesheet today. And it said “Full Time Salaried” under my name. I was hired back full time after 15 months being downsized to part-time employee. As of today, I’m back in the workforce and no longer … Continue reading

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Obama’s bestest friend wants to build missile defense for China

Readers will probably not remember this, but Israel had to cancel a military deal with China after the U.S. angrily pressured Ariel Sharon not to upgrade UAVs that had already been sold to China. Here’s what happened to Israel: The … Continue reading

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The rising tide of anti-Semitism: At long last, honesty

A friend sent me a link to yet another article portraying the increasing anti-Semitism in Europe. This one is about France. It’s rather familiar, and it shows why French Jews are abandoning or about to abandon their native country in … Continue reading

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Will we ever be forgiven for the Holocaust?

Howard Jacobson, winner of the Man Booker Prize, delivered this year’s Jerusalem Address at the B’Nai Brith World Center in Jerusalem. This is his take on why the world hates Israel. The question is rhetorical. When will Jews be forgiven … Continue reading

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Meet Lily

Her name may change, but here’s the new girl in the house. She was feral, so it’s going to take a while to get her to warm up to me, and I need to introduce her to Tig even more … Continue reading

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Get your geek on

For those of you know how, and live in the U.S., follow these instructions and wait a moment. You won’t regret it. 1) Open a command prompt. 2) Type in the following: TRACERT -h 100 216.81.59.173 3) Wait for it. … Continue reading

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The Obamacare clusterfark

Of course the Obama administration won’t take the blame for screwing up the ACA website. They had three and a half years to get this thing ready, and they chose instead to choose a non-bid contractor, hide any rate information … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Gracie

After sixteen years, my gorgeous, sweet Gracie called it a day. Either her heart condition flared up, or she had developed cancer, but two days ago I noticed she had difficulty breathing. Took her to the vet yesterday. She got … Continue reading

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Your morning funny

The ACA website has been fixed. Just click on “Apply now.” Seriously, click the link. You won’t regret it.

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The ADL’s top 10 anti-Israel groups

Yeah, this sounds about right to me, though I might mix up the order a bit. 1. ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) 2. American Muslims for Palestine 3. CODEPINK 4. Friends of Sabeel-North America 5. If … Continue reading

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