Category Archives: Books

The Corona Chronicles – Whatever Happened To Spring?

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Shimona from the Palace

The beginning of the week saw the official start of Spring, with the vernal equinox. Tonight, we will be moving the clocks forward one hour, thus heralding the official start of Israel Summer Time. The weather, however, does not seem … Continue reading →

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The Corona Chronicles – I Have Seen “The Beast”

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Shimona from the Palace

Well, the question of whether or not to have the “booster” jab is now settled – for me, at least. The week before last, I had what appeared to be a cold (and, I have to say, I have had … Continue reading →

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The Corona Chronicles – More Questions Than Answers

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Shimona from the Palace

It’s a common joke in Israel that people unwilling to await their turn to receive any service, simply go to the head of the queue and announce: “I just want to ask a question”.Well – I just want to ask … Continue reading →

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The Corona Chronicles – Behind Us At Last?

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Shimona from the Palace

It’s been a while since I last posted. Since then, we have had a General Election (with no clear-cut outcome), celebrated Pessach (Passover), Independence Day and Lag b’Omer, witnessed a national tragedy at the Lag b’Omer celebrations on Mount Meron, … Continue reading →

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The Corona Chronicles – Lockdown Library

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Shimona from the Palace

A while back, I counted the number of books on my shelves which I haven’t yet read, and came to the astonishing total of 63 – almost evenly divided between Hebrew and English. The problem is, that I cannot resist … Continue reading →

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Memories (Real – or Imagined)

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Shimona from the Palace

80 years ago today, on the 29th of August 1939, the SS Warszawa sailed up the Thames estuary, and docked in the Port of London. On board were about 70 Jewish refugee children, who had sailed just four days earlier … Continue reading →

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Things To Do In Jerusalem Before You Die

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Shimona from the Palace

Hey – it isn’t just about the holy places. There’s a lot more to Jerusalem than that. For example, did you know that yesterday and today, (and hot on the heels of the UEFA Under-21s Championship, which has not yet … Continue reading →

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Happily Ever After?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Shimona from the Palace

When I was considerably younger, I wanted to be a writer. At school, I would scribble down plot synopses and even complete stories. But once I was out in the world and having to make a living, that more or … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

a) Watching Pixie Eat: On Thursday evening, the moist veterinary diet food arrived. We’d been waiting for it for more than a week. The vet said there was a nationwide shortage. He managed to obtain just one box from the … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

Looking for something to read, now that the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us? Well, I cannot do better than to recommend “The Moses Legacy” by Adam Palmer. The author has given us a really fast-paced action thriller,  … Continue reading →

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