This little girl sees through the marketing ploys; why can’t the rest of America? The only pink thing I own is my toolkit, which at least has some merging between traditional gender stereotypes. But, it’s still not there, and let’s be honest, it was gifted to me in lieu of a ‘normal’ toolbox because it… Continue reading
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I like that there’s a Tumblr to give the American public straight up answers. I’m sad that the American public doesn’t do grammar or know how to Google when they do know how to find the small ‘Ask’ button on a Tumblr page*. I’m also sad that the answer is so matter-of-fact that it doesn’t… Continue reading
On beliefs
A few nights ago, I went to a bar with a friend, and while we were sitting and chatting, this guy dressed in a red and black plaid shirt, tattooed arms, and those round earrings that stretch your ears sat down near us. He was an inebriated talker with a small amount of charm. He… Continue reading On beliefs
Gorgeous winter morning in Prospect Park.
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/)
Jen Bokoff 
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