Chef Khalil R.I.P.

Our late chef making pizza

Yesterday evening just before 5pm, our chef died after many months of treatment for stomach cancer. He was a great guy ... typical arab, swarthy and very good at cooking main dishes. His repertoire ranges from european to middle eastern to fusion asian. He is survived by his wife and 4 children. The burial at our catholic cemetery on Mt. Zion took place an hour ago ... but I was told by the hospital not to go because of my severe asthma. His family has been in constant contact with me during these last months. He and his wife (a pastry chef) have always made cakes and desserts for me for my birthday and christmas and easter. And every week our chef would cook a little something to save up on the fridge for me so I won't go hungry. He was a great guy ... God will reward him in a place in paradise.

And it's a heatwave as well ... a sweltering 378degrees now. Last night the coldest was 26 degrees ... and in all of our house, my room is the hottest. It was 32 degrees inside my room. Couldn't sleep for the past 2 nights because of the heat. Today I decided to set up the portable aircon unit. It's heavy and a little bulky ... and I was trying to put it off for the past 2 nights. But the thought of another night in 26 degrees drove to set it up despite the lack of will. Even Buddy and JJ have been grouchy and hiding in the toilet thee days ... it's the coolest part of my room. Now that the aircon is on ... the 2 birds have gone to sleep. No screeching and squawking at 4.30pm .... that's a miracle only aircons can do!!  

Damascus Gate in heatwave

Because of the 1st day of heatwave ... central parts of the country are on fire. Forest fires have broken out and though it was severe ... the fire depart. has managed to keep it under control. It's not totally doused and fires are still spreading ... but it's considered not out of control ... yet.  And it's the 2nd day huge crowds have gone to the beach despite beaches being officially closed. Police did nothing to stop the crowds.   https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rJ3V0rC9U?fbclid=IwAR04WS0dw0lLBXayPWTcz7UEm-BwpnBxfrgDnTEzM7VhltSBMmxrZHSnkhc

Breaking news is flashing on the Internet: the chinese ambassador to Israel was found died in his house this morning. Suspected heart attack. Only yesterday he issued a statement rejecting the visiting american chief of staff who came to warn Israel against aligning with China. The fact is America is offering nothing in return ... so it's just empty words.