Dear Diary
14:45 Oh! Oh! Boss says Policeman and civilian shot near Gate of Flowers entrance to the old city in East Jerusalem. O.K. Turn on the radio*. Nothing. Frank Sinatra singing “My Way” on Reshet Bet; some idiot caller arguing with presenter on Galei Zahal. I suppose I’ll have to wait for news on the hour. Fresh news obviously not important enough to break into Sinatra. Good sign.

15:00 The news… Here it is…a Policeman checking I.D.s in East Jerusalem, Palestinian opened fire, wounding Policeman. Then fled, pursued by Police. Gunfight ensued, killing Palestinian passerby. Right. Leave radio on, maybe there’ll be more.

15:10 … Police announces possible congestion on Shitreet St. corner of Rokach Bvd., Tel Aviv, because of burning bus. Advises to use other routes.

Burning bus??


*Only internet connection at end of corridor. Keyboard and mouse in terrible state, detrimental to users mental health. But after all, small price to pay for job permanence.


Another good one (they had a good day yesterday, over at the Wall Street Journal)