Displaying 10,771 To 10,800 Of 10,917 Comments Hanukkah: the festival of light I must be tired too– I just wished myself sweet dreams instead of you! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 6:00 pm Sweet dreams, sweetie. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 5:59 pm Of course I’m old enough, you dear, dear man! I remember those days well. I don’t remember the Belushi Hanukkah skit, but I remember Gilda in an ad for “Jewess Jeans” and later, Jon Lovitz as Hanukkah Harry. He just gave socks as gifts! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 5:58 pm Dagnabbit! I just wrote a long reply and before I finished, my husband came home and I lost the whole thing! I’ll write it all again in a while. Rats. I do that a lot. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 5:34 pm Oy vey! That’s a handful, Javez. (And before I reply– I just want to know: how you are doing? I have been thinking about you.) Oy vey–so cute to see you write that!–is short for the Yiddish expression “Oy vey iz mir,” that translates as “Oh, woe is me!” The meal you referred to is the Passover seder– that was Christ’s Last Supper (of course, for us, as for Jesus, it was just Passover.)And yes, it coincides with Easter and but has nothing to do with Hanukkah. BTW– my birthday is 9/29– yours? And it also usually falls on Yom Kippur– or The Day of Atonement (our holiest day). I know you have lots of questions and I actually wrote this partly because of your prompting– I really appreciate your interest. As for all the rest of your questions– let’s leave those for another time, if that’s OK? As I may have mentioned, I’ve spent many years studying this and have a degree in religious studies, so it’s hard to stop me, but at the same time, it’s hard to keep it short and sweet– and interesting. What I’d like to do is maybe write about the holidays as they occur. But if you have any burning questions, please ask– apropos of nothing, anytime. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 3:53 pm I dropped out, tuned in, turned on, as Leary recommended. I left home with about $50 and I starved. Who but teenagers with shit-for-brains would do that? » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 3:24 pm Love it! I went to SF too, but at 17– to be a hippy, of course. I don’t think you should be embarrassed at all. That is just so adorable, E’cat. Here’s my embarrassing ecumenical story: At some point in the service, an elderly woman sitting next to me whispered, “Are you going to take Communion?” I had no idea what she was talking about, so I said, “Sure, if my boyfriend will get it for me.” The look she gave me! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 3:10 pm Thank you for your insightful response to this Hannukah overview, Khirad. I had no idea you were Hindu » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 3:03 pm My grandma(bubby)from Kiev used to make those too. I do think it’s the frugal version, but still yummy. What’s not to like? » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 2:34 pm Hi E’cat– and thank you! Did you see my other reply to you about VP? » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 2:32 pm My pleasure, Boomer. If you want a recipe with flour– the traditional way– here’s a link: http://www.latimes.com/theguide/holiday-guide/food/la-fo-perfect-latkes-s,0,3133524.story » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 2:19 pm 3 large potatoes Do not peel the potatoes- just scrub. Then grate 1 potato on the large holes of a grater and the other two on the medium holes. Grate the onion on the small holes. IMPORTANT: After you grate the potatoes, grab a handful and squeeze as much liquid out as you can. Beat in the milk, egg and baking powder. Season with salt and pepper; blend well. If there is a large amount of liquid in the mixture, drain off some of it. Heat a scant » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 1:50 pm Hi Choice, you’ve got it! It’s about family and love most of all. Everyone’s holidays are. And as Black Elk said, “The Holy Land is everywhere.” » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 1:42 pm Really?! From you, Nellie, that means a lot to me. Thanks. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 1:04 pm AdLib, thanks for the kind words. Growing up in L.A., I too used to think most people knew something about Hannukah, but I’ve since learned otherwise. Probably most people on The Planet know though. Still, since I don’t celebrate it as much as I did when the kids were younger, I felt like writing this as a way to reconnect to the holiday. And to take a short break from politics! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 1:02 pm I haven’t really celebrated Hannukah in a couple of years, since my son grew up and my two step-daughters became teenagers. I miss it– but still make those fried latkes! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 12:52 pm It’s Time To Rethink Re-Instituting the Universal Draft Prep H and Icy/Hot ointment– yikes! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 11:31 am KK– you’ve outdone yourself! The problem is, what’ll we women of a certain age do without you old codgers? It’s hard enough to find a man once we get passed 40, and not all of us are MILFs or cougars! But here’s where you’re right on the money: Menopausal women. Damn, are we mean. You spoke of young men thinking of sex every 10 seconds (I thought it was every 20 seconds, but let’s not quibble.)Well, at my worst, I had a hot flash every 5 minutes–lasting 10 minutes. If the armed services needs women who want to shoot at anything in sight for short bursts of time, while running in a field stripping off all their clothes, they need look no further than us! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 11:29 am Rarest– no, thank YOU! True–poetry is not for everyone, and it was only about a dozen years of so that I even read any poetry, let alone write them. Now I am a member of a poetry cooperative that published a periodical called “On the Bus.” Changed my life. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 12:12 pm Rarest– Impermanence is my favorite so far– “Within our bony hollows beat the hearts of kings, peasants and the dead. We are a clever bunch, we slippery shaved-smooth apes. The first to look within…and know.” Gorgeous. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 12:02 pm Rarest– just found it– DUH! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 11:52 am I just notice your comment and now need to find the link to your poetry! I write some too. Why not post some here? » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 14, 2009 @ 11:51 am Rashomon 2: Nine views of bank reform passed by the House Yesterday, I spent a lot of time there, and said I was almost done posting at HP. I got several responses agreeing with me. (about 6) I replied to them saying to come over here (before I read the easier way to post this place, I spelled it backwards. A few said they’d check it out. Couldn’t hurt, and I wasn’t scrubbed. hehe. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 6:54 pm Escribicat LOL!– What a brilliant title! And who could fail to notice the irony of the headline on the (supposedly) only Liberal site. OMG. That was really good work. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 4:34 pm Thoughts on the Bailout Reporting—FWIW Department Perhaps not a money maker, but a break-even. I was for the TARP, but Nellie, there are just too many critics who I respect about the way this was handled– no clawbacks on bonuses, no tough requirements for lending increases, Geithner’s easy terms for Goldman– I could go on, but that’s not my point. My point is Obama’s INTENT. I believe he acted as an outsider, wanting advice from the pros.Anyway, I think we can all agree that Obama and the Dems must push for mre regs with fewer loopholes. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 12:58 pm God, I’m techno lame. Please see my separate post meant for you. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 12:26 pm Oh, not Bit’o– I didn’t mean to infer that they were not needed! I should have stated that. Just that they came with little or no strings attached for those bailed out. Thanks for bringing that up. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 12:25 pm Friday Music Thread – Your Early Faves Anytime, TRP. Here’s one for you:
» Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 6:49 pm Please, please do! I am enjoying your playlist right now, so can’t talk! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 6:45 pm AdLib–no prob. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 11, 2009 @ 6:43 pmComments Posted By Chernynkaya
I was about 20, dating an much older man, and we decided to go to a Christmas midnight mass at a big Catholic Church.It was my first time in a church and it was gorgeous.
1 samll yellow onion
3 tbsps. milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil
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