There are lots of pictures....Just because we aren't posting them or sharing them doesn't mean they don't exist.

If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?

How can a curse that is already working not be in effect until tomorrow?

Kosher bathtub?

The only reference I could find was here. It has to do with a cleansing ritual during a woman's period. The "bathtub" is not in one's home, but in a special location under Rabbinical supervision. It's unclear to me if single women even need to do the ritual. In other words, don't worry about it!

t on edit - just read natter Or you just get one-o-them kosher sponges. In any case, it doesn't appear to be very difficult.

echoing Deb's bathtub anxiety. Our tub will be clean for Nilly's visit, and, you know, that's a pretty special occasion in and of itself.

Heh. Off to read Natter.

Jon is talking about a mikvah, which is a ritual purity bath (and you can't usually take one at home because it has to be living water, and there's a lot to this lalalala...digress) a woman must take after her monthly (and after giving birth and other stuff...). I don't think that's the issue, here.

I am guessing that either to ensure there is no mildew (there's lots in the Torah about mildew), or to kosher-clean a tub a menstruating woman could have once used, a certified cleansing agent is probably needed.

OK, that can be part of the post-airport pickup grocery run. s'cool. Nilly knows what Nilly needs, and we'll handle it when she gets here.

Or maybe we were just kidding around...

X-posted from an email I sent this morning (which I've not received yet, so, um, maybe I didn't send it)

Boston area plans (so far):

Monday night- gathering at Tom and Nora's with party snacks and party beverages. starting 7:30ish.

Tuesday day - I don't know. Some sort of sightseeing, I'm sure it will be arranged on Monday night, or something. I can't participate, so am not taking the lead on this.

Tuesday night- hanging out and having dinner in Brookline/Harvard Ave / Coolidge Corner area. Time and place of dinner TBD.

Lee! Allyson! joking about kosher sponges? Have you no shaaaaaaame? I've gone full circle and will spaz no mo'.

If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?

No, it just lurks and supports other trees in email.

Nilly's dad left a message on my voicemail. Cutest thing. He said, "I don't speak English like Nilly speaks English...and then spoke in Hebrew for the rest.