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I’ve posted a picture of myself after the end of morning prayers. Those knowledgeable will see that I am in the process of taking off the Tefillin.

This is a wonderful way to center myself at the start of each day. It takes commitment, but the reward is great. I feel like I have accomplished something important and I have not even started my work day.

I am really unable to describe my feelings properly on wearing Tallit and Tefillin. These are wonderful Mitzvot (plural of Mitzvah) and I feel very close to G-d while doing this act.

Spending one on one time with my Rabbi doesn’t hurt either ;-)

The in-laws leave tomorrow for an undetermined amount of time. This last week has been rough on me. My wife has been ill all week. There has been no splitting of duties. I’ve done 100% of the cleaning, cooking and caring for our elderly roommates.

Frankly, I am exhausted. I can use the break. However, I am quite concerned about the care they will have when the arrive home in New York City. I am conflicted in my feelings.

Woke up at 5:00am in a panic, thinking of all that I had to do today.

Inspite of that, the day went very well, albeit busy.

Light mist and fog on the drive home, making the country landscape gorgeous. Everything was in grayscale. There is something calming about the way things look in gray.

Fed the army of family that live in the house these days.

Meeting at the Synagogue for a committee in 30 minutes, so I best skedaddle.