Unfortunately, this is not what Boston looks like right now.
It’s officially winter, and I’ve got the numb toes to prove it. Given the nature of the internet, I understand that not everyone reading is in such a place that they understand my pain…but I digress. The temperatures are plummeting, the days are about as short as they’re going to get. Can I interest you in the internet?
- I just found out that my school swim coach had a brief stint as a mall Santa in New York. As he’s something of a bean-pole, it got me thinking…just what’s under that fake beard? According to this article in The Forward, sometimes Santa is a nice Jewish guy. Slate has an interesting reflection on how Jewish parents view Christmas films. Is the Grinch really Jewish? I know a lot of Grinches who seem pretty non-denominational.
- All the good TV shows are taking their mid-season hiatus, but isn’t that what the internet is for? Jewcy’s list of the best Jews on television made me smile…especially number 10. Who doesn’t love Howard Wolowitz? Big Bang Theory, come back quick!
- Another winter activity to enjoy: Adventures by proxy. Rachel Shukert is doing a series from Amsterdam for Tablet that’s already pretty fascinating.
- Bake cookies. Then, bake some more cookies. At some point you should eat them. I went to Zaftig’s for dinner last week (for those of you unfamiliar with the Boston area, it’s a deli in Brookline that was sent to us from heaven) and their Macaroons nearly killed me. This seems to be the holy grail of Macaroon recipes on the internet, but let’s be real: any cookie will do. While we’re at it, are any of your Christmas-celebrating friends having cookie exchange parties? Get in on that. Any excuse to have ten types of cookies in your house is a great one.
Well, that’s all I’ve got. Time for me to stand outside waiting for the forecasted flurries. By that, I mean it’s time for me to study for finals. Stay warm, entertained, and well fed!
