Friday, 13 February 2015

I didn't go out for a walk before breakfast this morning except for the regular short one to recycle cardboard, get a few things at the local Shufersal, and buy challah for Shabbat at the bakery. I did, however, go for a 45-minute walk between my first and second classes.

I taught 4 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-9:45, 11:15-12:00, and 12:00-1:30.

David didn't feel like going out, so I ordered our usual favorites delivered from Il Pentolino.

I completed this week's quiz in R Programming quickly and got 100% on my first try, too.

As the sunlight was beginning to fade from our valley (it was beautiful and clear today, a nice relief from the dusty haze we'd had for days), I lit candles to welcome Shabbat. Later, before going to bed, we'll sip wine and eat a bit of challah to sanctify the day.

והיו למשסה שאסיך, ורחקו כל-מבלעיך

ישיש עליך אלהיך, כמשוש חתן על-כלה

v'hayu limshisa shosayikh, v'rakhaku kol-m'valayikh

yasis alayikh elohayikh, kim sos khatan al kala

Those who set upon you are being set upon, and your devourers are far away

Your G-d rejoices in you, as a bridegroom rejoices in the bride

[7th stanza of L'cha Dodi, the traditional Shabbat piyut]