The kiddos are back in the school groove after winter/religious holiday break, plus some anxiety over teacher permits. They are also getting back into the groove of extracurriculars–Riley with soccer and Sadie with dance.

I saw my first theatre production–a collection of Checkov short stories woven together into a full narrative play. A stunning performance by the entire cast, who deftly balanced the tragedy with a comedic absurdity that delighted a surprisingly high number of kids in the audience.

I started teaching an introductory theatre class to a class of 8th Graders and a second class of 9th Graders. Looking forward to collaborating with the students on original pieces to be performed at the end of the semester.

Christy has a Week of Christian Unity coming up. Hope to have photos from the numerous worship services planned for the occasion.

Hoping that everyone who’s in the path of the Snowpocalypse stays safe.

On the walls of the Austrian Hospice. Household-Sized Bear or Giant Honey Badger? You decide.

At Nordic Café  in East Jerusalem. That’s Homer eating Ka’ak al-Quds, or Jerusalem sesame bread.

Also at Nordic Café . I felt seen.

No explanation required.

Working on themes and other ideas in my 9th Grade theatre class.

A “Handover Ceremony” for international volunteers at St. George’s Anglican Church.

Is that a bear guarding that scroll? A lion? You discuss.

Mmkay.

Bell Tower at the Jerusalem International YMCA.

Near the top of the tower.

View of Jersualem, New and Old, from the tower

A 600-seat auditorium that is part of the YMCA grounds. FYI: The grounds of this YMCA were designed by Arthur Loomis Harmon, who also helped design the Empire State Building.