Of mandarins and war

Mandarins on a tree in the
Cenacle

Northern Israel has been attacked since yesterday. First it was a missile fired into Israel from Syria at the Quneitra border. It's not sure if it was a mistake or intentional, but Israel responded firmly. Then this morning, Lebanon fired missiles into Israel and again it's not sure if it was a mistake or intentional but Israel also fired back. It's a bad prospective for the summer ... and as the Israeli general elections are due in 2 months time, all these bombings will serve political credits to either of the parties.

I was at the Cenacle or Last Supper Room last week and in the newly renovated garden ... minimalist design ... the mandarin and lemon trees are full of fruit. First thing I thought of was Chinese New Year. Suddenly feeling nostalgia for the Chinese New Year cookies and ambiance and celebrations. This year we have alot of chinese students in various school around town. We'll probably meet for the Reunion Dinner at Mandarin's.

Meantime my back still hurts though alot less. My physiotherapist comes twice a week. And sleep with a rolled towel on my back. It helps. But I think my bronchitis is back. It's making the cough really bad but worse it makes the slipped disc hurt. Luckily thoughts of the Chinese New Year is a good cheer up.