Category Archives: Nature

Catching Up

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Shimona from the Palace

Once again, I have let weeks go by without posting. And by now, there is so much to write about that I am debating with myself whether to split it over two posts, or simply try to be (very) concise … Continue reading →

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Politics, the Weather and the Politics of Weather

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Shimona from the Palace

Forgive me, Reader, for I have sinned. It has been nearly three weeks since my last blog post 😉 Whether it’s because I have been so busy, trying to learn my music for the two concerts I have coming up … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Ark

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

As I mentioned in a previous post, this is the first summer in many years when I haven’t gone abroad for a week or two. Instead, I’ve been taking a day off work here and there. The day before yesterday, … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

Those of you who read Possum’s blog (that’s all of you, right? 😉 ) will know that for the past few days, I’ve been having a bit of a problem with the local fauna – specifically, Vespa Orientalis, or, in … Continue reading →

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A Harmonious Visit

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

I’ve had a wonderful time this past week, both musically and otherwise, thanks to the visit of the Zamirchor from Bayreuth, who visited Israel for the first time between March 21st and March 27th. The Zamirchor hosted us in the … Continue reading →

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Little Green Miracles

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

Have you ever considered how, each and every day, tiny miracles are taking place, almost unnoticed, right under your nose? How often do we take the time to pause and wonder at the sheer beauty of Creation? Today, Tu B’Shvat, … Continue reading →

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