8 Things that Won’t Make Headlines
Everyone loves pictures of Jerusalem covered in white,
but there was no snow today, even though
it was cold enough to use a refrigerator thermometer inside.
When the sun shines…it is time to go outside and warm up.
While walking around Jerusalem today, I found 8 things
that won’t make the headlines.
1. Bikur Cholim Hospital did not close as was threatened
and babies are delivered there by the thousands.
2. On Mea Shearim Street,
there were puddles on the sidewalks, but buses were running in the streets.
3. Traffic backed up on this side street long enough
for people to stop honking and get out of their cars to look.
The problem…a delivery of toilet paper around the corner.
Perhaps the guys on the Segway have a good idea?
4. There was no sign of separate
sidewalks,
for anyone,
but some signs were gone.
5. Pink laundry was hanging out to dry,
demonstrating that not all Mea Shearim clothing is black.
However, long black clothing can be attention grabbing too.
Arab women
6. It’s sale time in Mamilla Mall
and as always…Muslim women shop.
7. Small children still walk home from school alone.
8. Flocks of birds enjoy Jerusalem everyday.
But one thing sure to make headlines…
the new bus routes that begin on Friday the 13th.
As usual, your choice of photos are marvelous, and make me so happy to be here and to part of the scene. Shabbat Shalom, Phylls K.
Thanks, glad to be able to help make you happy
You have a great eye – and not just for the composition!
Shabbat Shalom
Thanks, appreciate the compliment.
Sharon,
These are great pictures that catch the beat of Jerusalem.
Shabat Shalom
Joe van Zwaren
Sharon,
These are great pictures that catch the beat of Jerusalem.
Shabat Shalom
Joe van Zwaren
PS: I am still hoping for snow. Nothing beats a white Jerusalem!
Snow would be such an easy post to do, and one that everyone would like.
I always have to repeat myself – you are so talented and I echo Phyllis Koenigsberg’s sentiments exactly.
love your pics. thanx for sharing.
love it
and I just didn’t connect the date of the bus change
after 41 years here, I’m not so culturally American
Yom Shseshi, yud chet Shevat just does not have the same ring to it..
Israelis would never “get” Friday the 13th connection, unless they are movie buffs maybe.
So comforting to see beautiful life in Yerushalayim. So many awful stories from Beit Shemesh – this is like a balm for the soul. Thank you!
While there are certainly serious problems, most are not new, and often blown out of proportion by the media.
Beautiful pictures. We need to publicize real life here, not just what grabs the media’s attention.