Some Best Things Ever Said: On Marriage, On books and Writers.

Here is a tip from Alan Caplan our bridge expert: It is sometimes necessary to discard what appears to be a winning card in order to bring home a contract.

A bit of humor

Bridge expert Alan Caplan suggests caution with unknown partners when playing on the internet. He also advises players to always play extra carefully when a knave – Jack - appears.

And now, for a sweet thought: Lisa Brink suggests you cater to that sweet tooth with this easy-to –make delicious confection. Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Hazelnut Tart combines all the ingredients you love. Give it a whirl.

David Rhodes reports on his interesting visit to the Rishon LeTzion branch of Carmel Wineries and the tasting of some of the wonderful brandies that this Israel’s largest winery is producing, in addition to its speciality wines.

Firebird is the name of Sam Zebba’s sailboat and the article by him is a love story between him and sailing. Zebba offers the history of sailing, which he says is no different today than it was thousands of years ago. It’s the wind that moves the boat with the celestial bodies as guide; the sun by day and the stars by night. And romance in the air.

Since Madonna is coming to Israel in May, her fans have implored the PM not to attack Iran before the concert so that it woudn’t be cancelled. Yes, Strategic Planning is called for when important events like that are to be considered! Ilan Shachar suggests a few other such urgent matters that give pause for thought in this satiric article.