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Monday, April 28, 2014
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
Keeping it Real with Rabbi
It's funny that in life you can run into so many that claim to "keep it real" but it's usually just that...a claim. Nothing more. Words that vanish into thin air as soon as they leave the lips. Then....a diamond in the rough. Someone you never thought of surprises you by keeping it real.
Let me share with you a story that need to be told. A story of recognition, love, trust and undying loyalty.
Live can be difficult enough being a Jew, but event more so when you are an incarcerated one...like me. See, being a Jew (a "practicing" Jew) is hard work in prison. Lots of institutional rules and regulations have to be followed. So, of course, one stands out like a sore thumb (that's me!). Anyhow, eating kosher in prison is not the easiest thing to accomplish. Especially in Florida. So it's extremal sensitive during the High Holidays: Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Chanukah. These are just to name a few where special needs and foods are required. It can be frustrating and, at times, be a real juggling act considering how many people we must depend on to "keep it real".
A month before Passover we (the 8 or so Jews) are in a mad dash to have all necessary items for the first Seder (meal) of Passover...how do we accomplish this feat? Well, first we must receive permission/approval from the Chaplin. Then the Warden. And then, it's our (Jewish Community) responsibility to find someone to donate the foods along with someone who will donate their time. Finding someone to donate their time can be the hardest part. This person needs to be willing to use their time to deliver donated items on a specific day or risk having it being rejected. That is a major headache and very stressful for whomever this falls on.
The shlepping (driving around) this year happens to be my girl, Jennifer (pictured below with me).
As Rabbi, I speak with the weight and voice of the whole Jewish Community when I say...."THANK YOU!" Thank you for all that you do for me and all of my brothers. You honor me, Jennifer, and I appreciate you more than words can ever describe on paper. Through all this, baby girl, you still find the time to doll yourself up and come see my sorry ass every weekend. There is something to be said about that.
Do you have a diamond in the rough? If so, pick up that pen, or phone, or mouse and you keep it real for a change.
~ The Rabbi ~
P.S. Today's Mitzvot: "A Psalm" in Hebrew means "To Remind". So, remind the ones who stand by your side how much they mean to you!
Let me share with you a story that need to be told. A story of recognition, love, trust and undying loyalty.
Live can be difficult enough being a Jew, but event more so when you are an incarcerated one...like me. See, being a Jew (a "practicing" Jew) is hard work in prison. Lots of institutional rules and regulations have to be followed. So, of course, one stands out like a sore thumb (that's me!). Anyhow, eating kosher in prison is not the easiest thing to accomplish. Especially in Florida. So it's extremal sensitive during the High Holidays: Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Chanukah. These are just to name a few where special needs and foods are required. It can be frustrating and, at times, be a real juggling act considering how many people we must depend on to "keep it real".
A month before Passover we (the 8 or so Jews) are in a mad dash to have all necessary items for the first Seder (meal) of Passover...how do we accomplish this feat? Well, first we must receive permission/approval from the Chaplin. Then the Warden. And then, it's our (Jewish Community) responsibility to find someone to donate the foods along with someone who will donate their time. Finding someone to donate their time can be the hardest part. This person needs to be willing to use their time to deliver donated items on a specific day or risk having it being rejected. That is a major headache and very stressful for whomever this falls on.
The shlepping (driving around) this year happens to be my girl, Jennifer (pictured below with me).
As Rabbi, I speak with the weight and voice of the whole Jewish Community when I say...."THANK YOU!" Thank you for all that you do for me and all of my brothers. You honor me, Jennifer, and I appreciate you more than words can ever describe on paper. Through all this, baby girl, you still find the time to doll yourself up and come see my sorry ass every weekend. There is something to be said about that.
Do you have a diamond in the rough? If so, pick up that pen, or phone, or mouse and you keep it real for a change.
~ The Rabbi ~
P.S. Today's Mitzvot: "A Psalm" in Hebrew means "To Remind". So, remind the ones who stand by your side how much they mean to you!
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Hooligan Art
What makes my art is the shading and how it's placed in contrasts around the lines that are my sketch. Here is a piece I became involved with. It became a real gem. At some point the simple lines began to speak to me and there was icing put on the cake.
The more art you create, the faster the finished picture declares itself in the artists' mind. I draw a lot to keep my minds' eye keen to see shading that makes great art. I see this to be one of my most passionate pieces. This is the type of thing I love to draw.
I would have this airbrushed on the saddle bag of my motorcycle. The piece screams bad-ass but in an everyday way rather in a mean, nasty kind of way.
One day my shop will be open in Michigan. A shop that will be bad-ass just like this art. Different than all the others. And I can't wait to give people bad-ass, lasting images. Keep your eye out for the Tattoo'd Hooligan!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Goodbye
This blog was created by sister Ester. She opened it so her and I could stay in touch. Three years later and the time flew. Time for me to once again find something to carry me through these next three years and bring me home. Thank you for your love and support. This will close the Judicious Jailbird blog.
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