You cannot spend time and energy wondering where the years went. They are finished.
Seniors must concentrate on now. Enjoy life now. Do what you can within your abilities. Life is precious and good. Tomorrow will come at its own speed.
Thinking about doing something for Israel but don\’t have time or inclination to go there and volunteer in person?
Care for an authentic Cuban mojito at the L\’chaim bar? How about Israeli salad, matzah ball soup and cheese blintzes?
They\’re all now on the menu at the Hotel Raquel, Cuba\’s first boutique hotel catering specifically to adventurous Jewish tourists.
About a year and a half ago, Lisa Thomas drove her father to Jerry\’s Famous Deli in Studio City, one of their favorite restaurants, to have a birthday brunch for him. However, when they arrived at the deli, they saw fire engines everywhere. The San Fernando Valley eatery was ablaze, causing an estimated $2 million in damages.
For 16 months, Thomas and her husband, Bruce Thomas, a sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff\’s Department, felt an emptiness in their lives — or, rather, a void in their stomachs. Although they began eating at a nearby deli, nothing could replace Jerry\’s sky-high corned beef sandwiches, hearty matzah ball soup and friendly service, she said.
So when Jerry\’s rose from the ashes and reopened with standing-room-only crowds on Sept. 16, the Thomases were there. The couple arrived with the family\’s newest addition, 7-month-old Grant.
Even \”heart healthy\” or \”light\” menu options can be filled with hidden fat, sodium or other dangers for those on special diets or trying to eat healthy.
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