Today, I took in:
more of Greenwitch
an episode of Elementary
I made:
a couple trips into the Mediterranean from the idyllic beach in Tel Aviv
Taking and Making: May 1
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Taking and Making: April 30
Today, I took in:
more Elementary
truly masterful cocktails at The Bellboy in Tel Aviv
I made:
some catch-up on these Taking and Making entries
Taking and Making: April 29
Today, I took in:
the phenomenal new album by Janelle Monae, Dirty Computer — twice
an episode of Elementary
I made:
a trip to Akko (or Acre), an ancient port town in the north of Israel, which is famous especially for being a base for Crusaders hundreds of years ago
Taking and Making: April 28
Today, I took in:
another episode of Elementary
a couple chapters of Greenwitch
I made:
a trip to Jaffa, the ancient port at the southern tip of Tel Aviv
many more photos
Taking and Making: April 27
Today, I took in:
an episode of Elementary (the perks of non-UK Netflix)
I made:
a tour of parts of Tel Aviv with my friend Becky
a lot of photos on said tour
Taking and Making: April 26
Today, I took in:
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street — quite good! perfect length for a five-hour plane ride; I read it cover to cover
I made:
a flight from London to Tel Aviv — hello, vacation!
Taking and Making: April 25
Today, I took in:
Too busy packing, working, and doing last-minute things before leaving!
I made:
a couple thank-you notes for kind birthday gifts
Taking and Making: April 24
Today, I took in:
another episode of Unreal
I made:
booked tours for when I’m in Jerusalem
Taking and Making: April 23
Today, I took in:
Jamaica Kincaid’s “Xuela” in 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories
I made:
a stroll around Kew Gardens, bluebell hunting with friends
an energetic hour of drama play with a new group of kids for a new term of volunteering
lovely music with the choir
Taking and Making: April 22
Today, I took in:
Mary Gaitskill’s “The Girl on the Plane” in 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories
Anthea Hamilton’s performance art installation The Squash at the Tate Britain
I made:
a couple turns ’round my neighborhood park with a friend visiting from overseas
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