Working on the last draft of my biography of Rhoda Kadalie. I wonder if I've managed to master the material. The latter chapters were certainly a challenge, and perhaps I've laid some of the personal detail on a bit too thick.
This is a personal struggle, especially as this was the time of year, in 2021, when we first learned of Rhoda's diagnosis. She was in a new and beautiful place -- and yet, at the same time, engaged in an intense and overwhelming struggle.
I like the biography. I wish I were more confident in my own writing abilities. I am a successful writer more because of discipline than because of talent. Here I feel daunted by the challenge of documenting this great, multifaceted life.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
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