Yaakov had an all-day class yesterday, so me and the kids went to mom's (yaaaaay Nana!).
As soon as I got on 95, 8 bikers got on too. Safety in numbers! So I'm following the bikers for miles and miles, when all of a sudden (out of nowhere!) another biker joins. Bearded and burly, riding his big 'ol hog. No helmet, with long hair trailing in the breeze (and a bald spot). AND he had a cigarette in his mouth! I found the whole thing terribly amusing, and called Yaakov right away. "You're calling me to tell me that?" he said. I guess I found it funnier than he did.
We went to the local pizza shop, but I didn't eat a thing. I had purposely eaten turkey before I left home, to "fleish" myself so I wouldn't be able to eat there. I keep wanting to offer this tip at a weight watchers meeting...
Then we went to the local playground, where I was surprised to see tons of moms and kids. I got into an interesting conversation with a Jewish couple there, who wanted to get married. I gently broached the topic of family purity to the bride, who seemed enthusiastic about it. I got her email address so I'll try and keep up with her.
On the whole it was a wonderful, productive day.
Family purity would probably help people with the rhythm method, come to think of it. I will have to mention this at Catholic sex ed class Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI used to be very strict about - I forget what it's called in Orthodox Judaism, but it's basicaly the premise that a man and a woman not married to each other shouldn't be in a closed space together without an open door. I've gotten a little lax about that in general, but I do still refrain from boarding elevators alone with men in kipot, since I figure my presence might make them uncomfortable.
keeping track of one's cycle (in general) would help with the rhythm method, but one of the main goals of family purity is to actually *produce* children!
ReplyDeletethe premise you are talking about is called "yichud," and i commend you for your awareness and sensitivity.
although i don't think an elevator is a real problem.
ReplyDeleteI can see the humor in the other biker :)
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