F****ed up Photo of the Day

Frozen in Indifference. Via Drudge Report.

Fun Activities?

I'm looking for ideas for fun activities on my day off (Monday), something to liven my week. Work and no play is not good for Da Jew.

Any suggestions?

In other news, Robert De Niro joins the war in Gaza as an IDF soldier

I made him an offer....and he refused.

H/T Jameel and Robert

Kidding aside, we must all pray for the brave soldiers fighting to stop Quassam rockets. I've been reading Jameel at the Muqata and Aussie Dave at Israelly Cool for their excellent live-blogging of the Gazan War.

A special prayer goes out for my best friend KB, a chayal boded i.e. "Lone Soldier" who made aliyah and is currently serving in the Kfir division. He is currently stationed ( I believe) in Jenin. We here at chez Da Jew are very proud of him. Every few months he comes back for a visit and we always spend time together grilling beef and downing drinks.

Be safe, my brother. And when you fire your "MAG", think of me ;)

Bonanza of a Birthday

Actual Party Gear

Wow.

I must say, this birthday has been the best yet.

Da Wife and I went out on New Years Eve to Park Slope. We ushered in da new year just chilling in our car, listening to the radio. Its interesting how just sitting still without having to tend to children or work is a pleasure.

Our original plans went awry when "Barbes" was way too packed with (y)puppies. And damn, it was frickin' freezing outside!

We ended up at the Cabana Bar on 5th Ave. There, a nice waitress served us a huge bowl of rum punch that totally wrecked me. No, I am not going to provide pictures of my eyes at quarter mast :P.

Serves 4...but we won't tell anyone that, eh?

Then, Friday night, we had over a couple of guys for my special treat: Da Wife makes "spiked punch" once a year- only for my birthday. LFD, Gilmour and a few other close friends pounded that **** and then started doing straight up shots of vodka. Nice.


Presents:


Da Wife bought me this:


Also, a digital photo frame and a new siddur with my name on it.

You rock, baby!



-My good friend Ilan, co-owner of SuperGlatt Meats brought over some excellent proprietary hot dogs that were so good yet not overbearing with that nasty aftertaste. Look out for his excellent product which will soon be hitting supermarket shelves very soon.

-Topp Dawggy sent me a huge tin of Dale and Thomas Popcorn. OMG! That stuff should be outlawed, I've been pounding chocolate covered popcorn pretty much none stop. Dude knows what to buy.


I must also acknowledge the various phone calls and emails by friends and family. Of great joy was also a call from my younger brother who lives in Israel.

Last but not least, a special thank you to everyone who left me a birthday wish in the previous post.