Miriam's Musings: Reading rules!

As a practicing Jewess and yogini I am grateful for the most basic gift of all, the breath, which is the essence of life. As it is quoted on the carton of Rashi brand wine, ”everything else is commentary.”

As a daughter, wife and mom, I’m thankful for the people who are most dear to me, my children, husband, parents, extended family and friends. Next comes the material stuff we’re fortunate to have: our home, car (lately giving way more trouble than it’s worth…which makes me way less appreciative), warm clothes, and most of all delicious, nutritious food (and the occasional Haagen Dazs treat; food being a favored topic for another column!)
And without negating all that I just praised, I declare deep gratitude for my books, at times possibly above all else. Like the breath, reading brings me focus and calm, Like my nearest and dearest, books are beloved to me. And like the material things, a great book ranks on top, as a useful, collectible object that brings me joy.