Tag Archives: Dead Sea

April Journal – Part 1

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Shimona from the Palace

It seems I have been so busy lately, I haven’t had time to post more than once a month. April has been no less hectic than the last couple of months and we are not even two thirds of the … Continue reading →

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I’m So Busy, My Head Is Spinning…

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Shimona from the Palace

Apologies to Tommy Roe for the paraphrase but… My stepmother warned me that, after I retired, I would find myself busier than ever I was while I was working. What can I say? The last few weeks have been so … Continue reading →

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Oases

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Shimona from the Palace

Scarcely had I hit “Publish” on my last post, when a “ceasefire” came into effect. Rendered cynical by Israel’s past experience of so-called “ceasefires” with Hamas,  (we cease and they fire), I shall not be holding my breath to find … Continue reading →

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Musical Mystery Tour

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog about the influence of the Bible and classical Hebrew literature, on modern Israeli songs – specifically, songs for Shabbat. Today, since half the world seems to be on the move and on … Continue reading →

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