Don't Forget the Crepes!

Be sure to remember to come visit Rosana and me as we sell our artwork at the Holiday Market of the French American International School of Portland.

In addition to about 45 vendors, there will be winery representatives hosting wine tastings, a chocolatier, fresh crepes made on-the-spot, french pastries, and so on. This is going to be so much fun!

The event is being held Saturday, Dec. 8th from 9 am to 6 pm, at:

French American International School
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, Oregon 97229
Ph: (503) 292.7776

There is also a preview for the school's families on Friday from 3 to 6 pm. If you can't come Saturday, come on Friday, but be ready for carpool traffic!

Featured Artist

Did you notice that I'm the featured artist on our ORA Blog page? Check it out:
northwestjewishartists.blogspot.com

Our New Nephew

Life goes on. My brother and his wife are so excited about the arrival of their new puppy. They named him Elvis. He's a "Schnoodle," which is a Schnauzer-Poodle mix. You know about the designer dogs, right? They used to be called mutts, or mongrels. Now they're 'designer dogs', and they cost more than a pure-breed! But I gotta admit, he's adorable. And since he's half poodle, the idea is that he won't shed much. With his black face and bottom, and white in the middle, he looks kind of like a saddle shoe! I can't wait to meet him, but it won't be until January. By then he'll be quite a bit bigger, but that's okay; I'm sure I'll still be crazy over him.

I hope this works out for them. They've wanted a dog for a long time. And we get a lot of joy out of ours. Hmmmm.... I should post a picture of him, too! Heeeeeeeere's.... Nacho!

Best-Laid Plans

Years ago I read a semi-humorous newspaper column about how arrogant we are to think we can plan our day, let alone our year or our life. One can never really know, or control, what will happen. I am constantly reminded of the wisdom of that column.

So yesterday was the Hannuka Gift Fair that we've all planned for and worked toward. Hadassah did a lovely job of advertising and preparing everything, and everyone "planned" for a festive and successful event.

But no one could foresee the passing of Jewish Portland's pioneering leader, Rabbi Yonah Geller of Shaarie Torah. His funeral was held yesterday at 1:00 pm, and was of course the focal event of our entire community. Many people made the effort to come and support the Hannukah Fair vendors earlier in the day, which I found very touching. But after 1 pm, the place was very quiet.

Of course, it was disappointing for the hosts and participants in the Hannukah Fair. But really, it wouldn't say much for Rabbi Geller if his passing DIDN'T have a profound effect on every Jewish gathering in Portland. Life goes its own way, and we have no choice but to follow. Death has its own commands as well, far byond our our feeble efforts at "control."

Baruch Dayan Ha'emet.

Hannukah Gift Fair This Sunday!

All the Hannuka vendors you could want, all in one place! And food, and music. And I'll have a table there, of course.

When: Sunday, November 18, 2007
9 am - 4 pm
Where: Congreation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland

Sponsored by Portland chapter of Hadassah

Come and see me there!!

French American School Holiday Market !

This is very cool! Rosana and I have applied to be vendors at this year's Holiday Market at the French American International School of Portland. We went out to see the site last week, and we were very impressed with their plans for the event.

In addition to about 45 vendors, there will be winery representatives hosting wine tastings, a chocolatier, fresh crepes made on-the-spot, french pastries, and so on. It should be a LOT of fun!

The event is being held Friday, Dec. 7th and Saturday, Dec. 8th at:

French American International School
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, Oregon 97229
Ph: (503) 292.7776

Don't miss it!!