Apples Dipped in Money
Prices in the grocery stores are insane! I'm convinced they skyrocket every Jewish holiday but thank G-d I am here another year to kvetch!
There's always a "Jewish dilemma" during high holy days and this year I'm not even talking about my High Holy Day nausea I get from the perfume in the sanctuary!
After one invitation to my home, someone - somehow made their way back every year thereafter. This was after I was duped into thinking they were Jewish and had nowhere to go. I don't voluntarily invite them but don't have the heart to turn them away. This year, this individual has taken my kindness to a whole other level!
She personally took it upon herself to contact people she met at my home on prior holidays to see if they were coming this year for Yuntif! This is a heart attack waiting to happen. Now the phone calls come trickling in: "So and so called me and asked me if I was coming to your house and I had no idea I was invited! Thank you so much Sunda!"
Holy macaroons! Since my "NY" experience I don't need any additional stress in my life. This is perfect for the segment "What Would Moses Do?" on the "James and Sunda" show!
..But I'm not Moses! Moses was not from Jersey and I'm so upset that my hair looks like the burning bush!
She called to see if I needed her to bring anything, and I wanted to say: Yes, bring everyone you've called to your home!
I want to give a personal "shout out" to the Goldstein family who came to the laugh factory last night to see me as they were worriedsince I hadn't written a column in a while. It means you VJ readers don't miss a trick! Can't even sneak off for a week (or so!) you show up and demand to know why! I love it!
It's still hard to get around as I'm not completely over the bruising from the NYPD 9th precinct incident but I have managed to get back to school. It was great! Until I was insulted on the first day...
A mom actually asked me: "Sunda, do you look at a mirror before you leave the house?" She took me by surprise as I thought I was "Jersey Chic" with my jeans, denim boots and neon blue t-shirt but I guess it wasn't enough. On the other hand I was shocked to see her standing in "you know what pumps"...for drop off! It was only a shock because I've been away too long. Why should the first day of school be different than any other day!
L'Shana Tovah to each and every one of you! I'm grateful for another year with my VJ fans. May we have a healthy and happy new year free from police brutality and crazy neighbors! Thanks for reading 'Hoodzpah! Where Sunda tells you like it is! Dip "dem" apples and Chag Sameach!
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