It's Purim! Here We Go!

Purim 5785: And so it's Purim! Or at least (depending on when you're reading this) almost Purim! The celebration of topsy-turvey, when bad things turn out to be good, and good things turn out to be - also good!

How could this be? Abq Jew hears you, his loyal readers, ask.

Well, following a brief century of inactivity, we see that miracles are again on the rise. We Jews, of course, have always believed and will always believe in miracles - mostly, because they happen. Not often enough, and often not to the people (and animals) that need them most - but miracles do happen.

Especially in Jerusalem, where a phone call to Our Father Who Art In Heaven is a local call. But how about other places in The Holy Land, like Ashkelon? And Haifa? How about outside The Holy Land? 

How about Rio Rancho?

Well, maybe Rio Rancho is connected via Bluetooth. As our local TV station KOB reported on February 17th:

Construction begins on busy stretch of road in Rio Rancho

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Construction on a new water line and road on Broadmoor Boulevard is scheduled to begin Monday in Rio Rancho.

This project consists of a new water line and new roadway reconstruction from Country Club Drive to Loma Colorado Boulevard.

Construction will last for about a year and will cost $8,436,641.10. 

However, no full lane closures are expected during the process. You can expect some delays.

“Both directions of travel will be maintained throughout the duration of the project, ensuring that traffic can continue to flow smoothly along the roadway,” the city states.

Wow! A cost "prediction" down to the penny! And with only an approximate period for construction. Clearly, Rio Rancho is talking to Someone Up There.

Note: A February 25th update to KOB's story did not mention the time frame or cost of construction. The cell service must have dropped the call.

In the meantime, here in the Greater Again USA:

While Ireland's iconic Molly Malone could soon be out of reach. It’s time to give Molly the respect she’s always deserved!

In an effort to put an end to the long-standing tradition
of tourists rubbing her for luck, local busker Tilly Cripwell’s
“Leave Molly Malone” campaign has spurred
Dublin City Council to consider elevating the statue.
The proposal would see her lifted onto a higher plinth,
complete with a commemorative plaque
that details her history and legacy.

And we'll always have Scotland ....

The Morna Louisa is a half-length portrait painting by the Scottish artist
Leonardo  McVinci in 1501 and is considered an archetypal masterpiece.
It has become the most parodied work of art in the world with McVinci's
original art piece being first copied by his Italian cousin Da Vinci
between 1503 and 1519, who named his piece "Mona Lisa" 
which translates in Italian to "My lady Lisa".
Morna can be seen above with her pet Haggis as well as
the famous Nessie even making an appearance in the background.

But we now return to our original theme: Miracles. And (of course) the Land of Israel. And (of course) Dry Bones.

And in heaven, this Purim features its very own full worm blood moon and its very own total lunar eclipse!