What would you do if you had a time machine? Comedian Louis CK says, "Go back in time and make you not ask me that question." I like to believe that actions make a difference. Sometimes it gets a little hard to keep believing that, especially when proof to the contrary springs up right before… Continue reading Time Travel in Everyday Life
Author: Liora Sophie
Liora Sophie (a.k.a Liora Halevi) is a math teacher specializing in math anxiety. She has a B. Sc. in mathematics and education from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. She writes short stories, flash fiction, spoken word and free verse poetry, and is working on a novel. She plays cello with Nava Tehila.
Hephaestus and Aphrodite
Everyone knows what it feels like to be rejected by someone you have feelings for. (If you don't, this post may not be of interest to you.) Let's agree it's comparable to being run over by a garbage truck. It is not at all a desirable situation to be in. You know how Romeo and… Continue reading Hephaestus and Aphrodite
Clean As You Go
One of the things I enjoy when I'm upset is baking. It's distracting and fun, and the end product is a tasty edible thing. But baking is incredibly messy - when the muffins are in the oven you have goo all over the counters and floors, you're covered in flour, ingredients are scattered about the… Continue reading Clean As You Go
Child Refuses Green Vegetables, Never Grows Up
Ever seen that headline? I Googled it before I wrote this, so don't tell me you have. At some point in your life, I'm sure someone has said to you one of the following phrases: "You don't know you don't like it unless you try it." "You're not starving. I can't see your bones." "You… Continue reading Child Refuses Green Vegetables, Never Grows Up
Let’s Talk About This: Keeping Kosher vs. Internet Bullying
First, two quick facts about me: I'm Jewish I keep Kosher These facts are important players in this story, which is partly about a Facebook post, but mostly about the horrendous politics of the Kashrut industry. (Kashrut = the state of being Kosher.) The following picture was posted on Facebook, along with a plea to… Continue reading Let’s Talk About This: Keeping Kosher vs. Internet Bullying
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will Scar Me Forever
Do you have moments when you just want to bury your face in your hands and shout, "Those @#$%*@# bullies!" Know what I mean? A few days ago I was babysitting an adorable two-year-old. We were at the playground, and I was waiting for him at the bottom of the hill while he skated down on… Continue reading Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will Scar Me Forever
Liora Sophie 