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Last week, I wrote about how the mesivta that I teach in recently got wind of a NJ law that five teachers in each school have to be certified in first aid -- including CPR, the Heimlich, and the use of an AED. And we needed a course, because some of us, such as myself, had no idea what an AED is. It sounds dangerous.
With yom tov fast approaching, it’s time to think about getting your wife something nice. Such as a carton of eggs.
Great news: I may or may not be certified in CPR, which will give me, for those of you keeping track at home, approximately one useful life skill.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about things you can talk about with your family at the dinner table. Because as we all know, experts say that it’s best to eat as a family. Although experts also say that you should work and support your family, and experts say that your kids should go to bed on time. What do these experts want already? Experts can’t have it all the ways.
One of the main things you learn as an adult is that yomim tovim are not super relaxing. This is also what your non-Jewish co-workers learn when they ask afterwards how you enjoyed your vacation, and you stare at them with half-closed eyes, wondering how to answer them in as few words as possible.
I find that when I’m in cleaning mode, there are certain messes I don’t even see. They’re just a part of my house now.
