Gorgeous winter morning in Prospect Park.
Author: jenbokoff
Dream great dreams, and then take the practical steps to make them a reality. Henrietta Szold
A holiday tradition
Once again, I am hosting the family for Hanukkah* this year, and I wanted to share with you one of my favorite traditions that we have on my mom’s side of the family. Every person describes an organization that they care about and why, and then we pick one out of a hat that we… Continue reading A holiday tradition
Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. John F. Kennedy
Spam can be fun
My friend Kent who I met at the library just began a blog in which he reposts noteworthy spam. I am very much a fan already, as his first post truly captures the beauty of a well-written spam email. A blog like this can transfer the frustration and eye-rolls expressed upon receipt of spam to… Continue reading Spam can be fun
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Jefferson
The Maccabeats present Candlelight. A cappella is funny. How they filmed this is funny. The lyrics are cheesy and funny. Don’t read into it more than you should, and you’ll (hopefully) enjoy. Happy Hanukkah, everyone!(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Speaking of Kmart…
Speaking of Kmart, anonymous donors paid off tons of layaway purchases recently so that families in need could have holiday gifts without the financial strain. This warms my heart, and I hope it inspires more acts of kindness.Speaking of Kmart...
Free online classes from Stanford? Sign me up!
Stanford University is offering some nifty classes online for free (no credit though) next semester. This game theory one looks neat, even though I’ve forgotten calculus (sad!), but I’m exploring others too. Classes can be taken online in spare time each week. I’d love to take a class with someone so that we can discuss… Continue reading Free online classes from Stanford? Sign me up!
The only type of gift to walk around the East Village with and bring to a party. Thanks, Kmart!
Jen Bokoff 
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