Every year at this time I am really overwhelmed by the cultural richness here in the Bay Area. Within this richness I see a common thread of behavior derived from our unbreakable relation to the nature. But, how amazing it is to see (after delving just a bit into our history) that our own truth has a sister, brother and actually, entire families and peoples.
We are all (whether aware of it or not) celebrating the light in the darkness and we all have specific customs how to disperse this lack of colors (and warmth), called darkness.
I love Hanuka! and I love the idea of lighting up the interior and exterior of the house for 8 days. This year, after all the Hanuka celebrations I might celebrate Xmas with friends as well. That should be an interesting experience for me since I never celebrated Xmas. If all of us would just choose to use our religions as bridges and as opportunities, or even excuses to connect with our surroundings, that will probably be a big leap towards world peace.
After enjoying the previous season's vegetables, I decided to plant some winter ones. This Saturday Cristele, my dear wife, went and bought few dozens of small winter plants and I planted them with my nephew in our roof garden, in a nightly operation. It makes me feel good to work in my garden. It's kind of meditation for me, my time to get out of the house (10 seconds walk), leave the computer and grow stuff. 
What an amazing evening!!! Thank you for all of you who came and spread your best most positive energies. It is always a fun thing to be among people who direct their intentions on having fun and celebrating life.
