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I was born a FrinJew on the islands of Japan. After experiencing the privileged life of an urban American Jew, I've gone back to being a FrinJew (but this time in the US).

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Month: December 2006

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The Ultimate Colonial Drink: A Recipe

December 14, 2006December 14, 2006 KaguyaLeave a comment

The other day night we watched Chocolat starring Juliet Binoche. I was enchanted by it the first time I saw it six years ago. I was a little embarrassed about my enthusiasm though because I thought that the movie was merely a conventional sweet romance comedy and that was not usually my type. I said… Continue reading The Ultimate Colonial Drink: A Recipe

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Open Dialogue

December 12, 2006December 12, 2006 KaguyaLeave a comment

I don’t know if my expectations are wrong or what, but I find having open dialogue concerning religious observance level nearly impossible around here. I want to know: what are your Kashrut standards? I want to tell you: what my Kashrut standards are (and whatever else you might consider relevant to that). That way, together… Continue reading Open Dialogue

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“Orbiting Around Each Other”

December 12, 2006 KaguyaLeave a comment

This is a phrase that a dear friend used to describe her past with a certain love interest. I’ve been kind of mesmerized by the phrase since I heard it. I thought it beautifully described the pull towards each other, all the attention and yet the invisible centripetal force that simultaneously separated them–keeping this magical… Continue reading “Orbiting Around Each Other”

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