The things that seem to have no earthly bounds, no constraints, that seem to defy Einstein’s theory of relativity with regard to time and space
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… and it may not be over yet. But for now at least, the kids are in summer camp! As we begin the process of putting our homes back together again, taking down chalkboards, unboarding the windows, and bringing the cow, horses and chickens back to the barn, it’s time to ponder the things that seem to have no earthly bounds, no constraints, that seem to defy Einstein’s theory of relativity with regard to time and space. Just like our homes over quarantine expanded like the Beis Hamikdash to fit our familys, here are my top-five picks for things that never seem to run out of space.
Two pens. Three dozen pieces of paper, each torn from something else. A pacifier. Three single dollar bills. A tissue, a plastic card used to underline words in a sefer. Abie Rotenberg’s Joe Dimaggio Card.
While the shirt pocket of a man’s dress shirt is designed to be more a fashion accent than an actual pocket, that doesn’t stop the focused yungerman from stretching this convenient frontal filing cabinet to its fullest extent, running his family’s lives, a side business, and a money gemach from this one pocket. How is it that there’s always room in this pocket of requirement for one more business card, chaburah notes scribbled on the back?
No one really knows… just make sure that pocket is emptied before the shirt hits the wash!
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