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Emotions 101

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:41:00 +0000

Andrea (from a classroom exercise): "This is how I look when I'm angry."

A Dramatic Call

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:24:00 +0000

"My stomach is empty but my brain is full. I cannot sleep with it."
--Andrea, demanding a final snack before bedtime (just moments ago).

Unclear on the Concept

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:38:00 +0000

Common sense tells us that if you put a perishable item in your grocery store shopping cart, and you later change your mind, it ought to go back to the refrigerator or freezer. So what possessed this person to put the lowfat milk on top of the salsa next to the roasted chicken? That's plain disgusting.

I'm not THAT old!

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:01:00 +0000

Just one day after my birthday, I received a cordial invitation from the AARP to join their esteemed organization. (For the record, the minimum age to join said organization is 50.) Computer glitch or April Fool? You decide.

Good Morning!

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:59:00 +0000

Andrea created this drawing and placed it in front of Melinda's bed when she was not feeling well a week or so ago. --SJR

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:46:00 +0000

No, it's not that Andrea is on the video game (it seems to be family-friendly). But the game is blocking the fire exit at a local mass-merchandiser. Safety first!

Is the Shopping Impulse Genetic...?

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:51:00 +0000

All we can say is: You be the judge. Andrea was attempting to lay her hands on nearly everything in sight at J. C. Penney. Among her remarks: "I like this, it is so pretty. I'm the only one, and it is a need." She is very brand particular. And to think that her stated objective was to visit the Easter Bunny. :-)

High Definition TV, Circa 1933

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:29:00 +0000

This image, which comes to us through the Steve Restelli collection, has GOT to be the oldest surviving screen image of a electronic test pattern ever captured. This RCA photo was taken in 1933, at a time when radio itself was relatively new, non-electronic (mechanical) television was still being experimented with, and 150 lines of resolution was already considered high-definition. Sadly, TV would remain experimental throughout the 1930's and 1940's because of the Great Depression and the Second World War.

Another Good Sign

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:36:00 +0000

Who would have thought I'd win something? But I stuck my business card down in the drawing bowl at the local Shoney's last Saturday, and sure enough, I found out on Monday that I won a free lunch! Seems to be legit...no telemarketing calls so far.

Paradise for Booklovers

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Andrea not only knows how to read, but it has become one of her favorite pastimes. Here she is seen selecting books at a used merchandise store. She even passes by all the toys to get to the books!

Accident Report

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:34:00 +0000

On 26 January 2008, another party rear-ended our vehicle just after we had made a left-hand turn from a major road onto a side-street.

The officer who responded to take the accident report kept rebuking me for not keeping my description of what happened simple. Perhaps he has a point. Hopefully his accident report will be at least as accurate as Andrea's drawing. It pretty much states it all without even a single word. --SJR

Last Sunday...

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:26:00 +0000

Andrea gave a talk in her Primary class at Church. It was not her first time in doing that, but what was remarkable was that she read the talk all by herself. In fact, she is getting good with her reading already--she reads books at every available opportunity.

Clarification

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:56:00 +0000

I probably ought to go back and clarify an entry from last November 18. Someone who looked at the photo thought I had left on my desk a "tip jar," similar to what might be seen at some hair stylists and restaurants I've been at. And that's a pretty good guess. Actually, what our family did was to leave a leave a small jar of money in the office as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. I've since moved it away from the desk. :-) --SJR

A New Year Brings a Good Sign

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:36:00 +0000

My landlord installed a new sign for my office this week. As busy as I was, I managed not to discover it until only yesterday. Never mind that I walk by there every day to get from the parking lot to the door. --SJR

Memorandum No. 1

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:55:00 +0000

I am not the first to say the following...far from it. But I think this is worth repeating:

1. The most important time to pray is when you feel least inclined to pray.

2. The most important time to forgive is when you feel least inclined to forgive. --SJR

The Dawning of a New Era

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:09:00 +0000

Pictured above is my new office, as it appeared shortly after the lease was signed. Beginning Tuesday, I will be situated just north of the courthouse in historic downtown Columbia, Tennessee.

Success!

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:19:00 +0000

See below for a link to the official bar exam results announcement:

http://www.state.tn.us/lawexaminers/success.html

19 October 2007: The Moment Approaches

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:50:00 +0000

The wait continues for the bar exam results to arrive. At last report, they will come in on or after 12:00 noon CDT. In the meantime, it is a beautiful morning in downtown Columbia, as seen from the General Sessions courthouse on the third floor.

View from the Bench

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:27:00 +0000

This is Judge Sands' courtroom during one of the quieter moments (between dockets). In Maury County, General Sessions Court operates up to five days a week, handling many matters ranging from minor traffic tickets, all the way to a preliminary hearing for someone accused of murder. I witnessed the latter event only a couple of days ago. --SJR

The Many Faces of Andrea

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:15:00 +0000

From a recent ballet class, from last week. --SJR

Fil-Am Bored Meeting 2.0

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:08:00 +0000

Andrea's main agenda item was potato chips as arrangements for this year's Christmas party were being discussed by board members, including Sandy and Melinda.

"While You Were Out..."

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:52:00 +0000

While Mom and Dad were busy cleaning a portion of the chapel in preparation for last Sunday, Andrea was busy too. Shown above is the picture she wrote on the chalkboard in the ward clerk's office. --SJR

From Kindergarten to Ballet School

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:13:00 +0000

Starting this month, Andrea begins her second year in ballet school.

As this photo goes to press, there's late word this afternoon that Andrea has taken quite an interest into the piano. We will look into that further.

Before or After Consuming Chocolate?

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:20:00 +0000

The correct answer: Andrea didn't have any sugary snacks this time. She's just being naturally energetic! --SJR

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Sander J. Rabinowitz — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:12:00 +0000

Observed earlier this week in the health and beauty section at our local Walmart. --SJR