by Marge Eiseman
So far, every day of Elul, I have gotten emails with messages about dreaming from Craig Taubman's project, "Jewels of Elul", and challenging questions to prod me into thinking about how I am preparing for these High Holy Days from Rabbi Simon Jacobson of the Meaningful Life Center, and Sefirot-based poetry by Gloria Krasno to direct my attention to the combination of Divine attributes that are energizing each of these days.

Today, I got extra doses of inspiration from a most unexpected place -- the comics page in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. I was struck by how many really deep messages there were, hidden in the guise of entertainment. One strip focuses on domestic violence, and how to recognize it in an acquaintance or friend and what to do in response. Others are tackling the big issues of the cost of being middle class in this time of increased gas prices, sexism, racism, intra-familial political differences, ethnic pride, and so much more. This doesn't even include Doonesbury or political cartoon, which our paper puts on the editorial page, lest we be confused about what is supposed to be commentary on modern life.

It's the synchronicity of life, such that we are asking for some insight from one place, and finding it all around us. May you all be blessed with the opportunity to hear the messages of hope and forgiveness from every person and situation in your life.

L'shanah tovah tikateivu - may you be blessed with an awesome New Year!

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