SO MUCH WORK

7.27.06
4:10PM

... memorizing words is one thing, transforming them into a vocabulary is something different -- at least for me. I'm writing on just a few hrs of sleep thanks to a Hebrew presentation about lumberjacks (כורתים עצים) that kept me burning the midnight oil way, way late last night. All's well now, and before long I will be back at it once again.

The news, you may have read, does not look good for anyone. Anyone interested in reading some brief coverage from both sides can check out recent stories from Al Jazeera and Haaretz. Like most conflicts, this seems to get more complex & scary by the hour. What is the best solution here? Feel free to post a comment...

Everyone here prays that the conflict will end soon, though no one expects it will. Interestingly, I live with some Arab suitemates who are pretty excited about Nasrallah/Hizbullah, though I haven't had a chance to chat politics with them yet. They are very nice guys, easy to live with.

Even more than in the US, opinions here run strong. The most pleasant person on the street can believe things that would blow your mind.

Off to food, Hebrew and - finally - some more football (קדורגל)... and then more Hebrew!