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What If…..

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Shimona from the Palace

I had some errands to run today in the neighbourhood commercial centre.  It’s a ten to fifteen minute walk from there back to my home. Usually, I take my time on the way back, often stopping on the way to … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans…..

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Shimona from the Palace

I hadn’t planned on blogging again till tomorrow, at which time, I had hoped to be able to write about the quiet Sabbath we had enjoyed in Jerusalem. By early evening, however, it was clear that much of the rest of … Continue reading →

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Letters from the War Zone

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

Sometimes, it’s hard to escape the feeling that watching the reports from the “Pillar of Defence” campaign in Gaza is rather like watching reality TV,  what with round-the-clock reports from the south, on-the-spot interviews with residents of the towns hit … Continue reading →

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