By the end of next week, I’ll have taken off a total of  7 days in the last 22.  Recognizing that there also were 6 weekend days, you can see that means only 11 working days.

Therein lies the problem if you are self-employed, paid by the hour, or limited to the number of vacation/personal days you may “enjoy”.   It’s one of the prices you pay if you want to follow your religion (ok, my religion).  It’s why many kids in school have problems during the first semester…because they miss these 7 days almost immediately after school reconvenes.

Now, I’ve been doing this for a long time (don’t ask how long!).  My kids have been doing so for a fairly long time, given their ages.  It’s why this time of year always involves a little more rushing around- because we try to work more hours before or after the holidays, so our budgets stay balanced, our clients don’t feel neglected, and/or our bosses don’t feel we’re shirking work.

So, if you want to know where I am today, I’ve included a picture of a suka.   It’s the holiday of booths- to commemorate the harvest season and to honor the commandment that we spend this holiday in temporary dwellings,  to remind us that the Supreme Being provides us with the shelter we need.

May you all have a wonderful holiday.  I’ll be back at work (overtime, too) real soon.

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