Thinking vacation

Planning elation

Reading poetry on the beach

The Red Sea within reach

Tourism in prose

Sand between my toes 

ChatGPT help me write a poem please

on why I should visit Israel

I’m begging  on my knees

ChatGPT responds:

In a land where stories intertwine, A timeless place where wonders align, Let me paint a picture, vivid and true, Of Israel’s allure, inviting to you.

Come, wander through ancient lands of old, Where history’s tapestry beautifully unfolds, From Jerusalem’s streets, steeped in mystic charm, To Bethlehem’s birthplace, tranquil and warm.

In Israel’s embrace, diverse cultures unite, A vibrant mosaic, a kaleidoscope of light, Where traditions blend in a harmonious blend, From Jews to Christians, and Muslims, a friend.

Behold the Western Wall, an ancient sentinel, Whispering prayers, hopes that forever dwell, Feel the weight of history in every stone, A testament to faith, resilience, and home.

Let your footsteps carry you through the sands, Of the majestic Negev, where nature expands, Where desert blooms, a miraculous sight, In a barren canvas, colors ignite.

Embrace the shores kissed by the azure sea, Caressed by gentle waves, endlessly free, Dip your toes in the waters of the Dead Sea, A surreal buoyancy, an experience to decree.

Follow the trails where prophets once trod, In the tranquil beauty of the Galilee’s facade, From the Mount of Beatitudes, grace abound, To the Sea of Galilee, where peace is found.

Discover the flavors of a culinary delight, As you savor hummus, falafel, and baklava’s bite, Indulge in flavors that tell tales untold, Of shared meals and friendships, precious as gold.

But beyond the sights and tastes that beguile, Israel’s spirit will warm your heart and beguile, For in this land, love and resilience combine, A testament to the human spirit’s shine.

So come, dear traveler, seek and explore, Israel’s treasures, ancient and more, Let this journey be a soul-stirring symphony, A pilgrimage of wonder, for you to see.

For in Israel’s embrace, you’ll find, A tapestry of stories, woven with the divine, An invitation to connect, to grow, to share, A place where magic lingers, love fills the air.

Pretty, pretty good.

I’m booking my flight to a land where magic lingers and love fills the air.

I’m in the mall, taking a bagel break with my friend Jack.

You see, for years, Jack’s been a Republican, a vocal Trump supporter, a viewer of Fox Propaganda and a listener to right-wing AM radio.

Jack also, happens to be a non-practicing Jew.

Jack sips his coffee and proudly announces, “Ya know Mort, I’m now a registered independent.”

I scratch my scalp wondering, “Does that mean he’s not voting for Trump in 2024?” But he’s not saying and I’m not asking.

And then I say, with all the emotion that I could muster, “You know Jack, Trump has surrounded himself with a bunch of fascists and when they come to round us up, you and your family are going to the camps. You’re a Jew in their eyes.”

Jack listens, feels my pain and keeps his mouth shut.

I want to tell him about Trump’s Proud Boys.

I want to tell him stuff  he’s not going to hear on Fox or on right-wing radio.

Like that the insurrectionists tried to destroy America.

Like that Trump is going to release the convicted Proud Boys from prison if he’s reelectedOne of those Proud Boys, who stormed the Capitol and who sits in prison, told an undercover FBI agent about his admiration for Adolf Hitler and discussed a plan to “wipe out” the nation’s Jewish population.

And I bet Trump—G-d forbid— will give them government jobs in law enforcement.

Jack doesn’t know that the 33-year-old right-wing Dallas, Texas mall murderer, Mauricio Garcia, wore a patch that read “RWDS.” as he killed eight innocent victims in the mall, including a three-year old. Mauricio also wore Nazi tattoos, one of a swastika and one of SS lightning bolts.

“Right-Wing Death Squad” doesn’t sound familiar to Jack.

But it should, for in the 30’s and the 40’s fascist, Iron Guard Romanians created “death squads” in order to kill Jews.

And they did.

But Fox won’t teach Jack or any of its viewers about what these “death squads” did.

But, “An American minister to Romania, Franklin Mott Gunther did. He toured a meat-packing plant where the Jews were slaughtered with the placards reading “Kosher meat” on them and reported back to Washington: “Sixty Jewish corpses were discovered on the hooks used for carcasses. They were all skinned….and the quantity of blood about was evidence that they had been skinned alive”. Gunther wrote he was especially shocked that one of the Jewish victims hanging on the meat hooks was a 5-year-old girl, writing that the cruelty displayed was unbelievable.” (Wikipedia)

And I think, “If Jack stood in front of the Kosher meat placards, and saw those 60 Jewish corpses hanging on those meat hooks, and stepped into that blood on that slaughter-house floor, and cried at the sight of the body of that five-year-old girl would he have registered as a Democrat.”

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Author Reading Recommendation—–“Peekskill: USA” by Howard Fast.

A beautifully written story about a race riot in 1949 in the small town of Peekskill, New York. This story is as important today as it was in 1949. The faces may have changed but the issues continue to haunt us.

The Donald Asks Chatty for Advice

Chatty, I’m thinking about running for the presidency of the United States. But I recently lost a civil case in New York in which the jury found that I committed sexual abuse and  battery on a woman. Should I run?

Do you think women voters will hold this against me?

ChatGPT
As an AI language model, it is not within my capability to offer political or personal advice, and I cannot make a judgment on your specific case. However, I can provide you with some general information that might be helpful.

Running for presidency is a big decision that requires careful consideration of your personal and professional background, as well as your public image. It is also important to be aware that running for public office, particularly for a high-profile position like the presidency of the United States, comes with a high level of scrutiny, and your past behavior and actions will likely be thoroughly examined and scrutinized by the public and media.

Given the recent allegations against you, it is important that you consider how this might affect your campaign and your ability to gain the trust and support of voters. It is also important to be aware of the potential legal and ethical implications of running for public office while facing accusations of sexual abuse.

Ultimately, the decision to run for presidency is yours to make, and it is important to weigh the potential risks and benefits carefully. It might also be helpful to seek advice from trusted friends, family, or legal advisors.