Communications

26/09/2008
Originally uploaded by ben.maritz

I received an email today from my grandmother. Although when I was very young I spoke Hebrew with my mother and as such am quite confident discussing my need for food, sleep, or the restroom (topics of importance at the age when I was discussing them). More advanced topics, and advanced uses of the language such as reading and writing, are rather beyond me. My grandmother can read English fairly well, though sadly cannot write it (although this still places her abilities beyond mine -- I can do neither in her language).

So I must translate her replies to my emails. I have often asked my mother to intermediate, although she is busy and often retorts "You know what she says! It's just I love you, you are so wonderful, etc. You don't need me to translate!". So I have had to resort to the power of Google, which supplied me with the below.


Year-old grandson expensive Baruch extended to Israel
I ordered the Zvika and his family on Tuesday afternoon at about 6 Llarohat New Year holiday
I wanted to ask you if you can join Oulbue
It was very joyous us.
I read your blog I enjoyed very much.
I see you got it good here
This phone's Zvika :052-5773809
Or at 072-2300050.
I would like a reply (תטלפן Ezvika).
Love you very much
Grandmother


The photo in this post is of the Shakshuka I had for breakfast this morning in a pleasant suburb with some friends. It was delicious, though not as good as my mothers.