Thought I'd get off the back pages of the Blogs to start a new year off sorta up front.

Mendel the Tailor

There was a tailor named Mendel and he was worried about his business. Mendel was down to his last $50 and was torn between buying a sign and getting food for his family during the Christmas holidays.

Mendel decided to pray. "Dear God," he said, "I don't know what to do. If I buy a sign it may bring in business, but I need to buy groceries for my family and if the sign doesn't bring in sales , we will starve."

God replied, "Mendel, buy the sign. Don't worry, your family won't starve." So Mendel bought the sign and his business took off. The tailor fed his family and all was well. However, as time passed it became evident that Mendel couldn't keep up with orders all by himself.

He contemplated hiring a helper, but wondered if he could afford it. So he asked God, if getting help would be a prudent move. "Go ahead," God tells Mendel, "hire some help, you'll do okay." And so Mendel did. And business took off beyond his wildest dreams. After a time, the tailor decided to move to a larger site that would accommodate the growing demand of his business.

As he surveyed certain locations, he found a perfect storefront, but the rental price was really steep. "God," Mendel again prayed, "I found the perfect place to relocate my business, but the cost of the lease worries me. I don't want to get in over my head."

"Go ahead Mendel and get a lease on the store", said God. "Trust me, you will be okay...I haven't steered you wrong yet , have I?" So Mendel signed a lease on the 5th Avenue store and profits from his business went through the roof. Out of heartfelt gratitude, Mendel proposed to the Almighty that he dedicate the store to him.

"How do you like the name "Yaweh and Mendel," the tailor asked. "Nah," God said, "Let's go with "Lord and Taylor." smile it's Heavenly Humor!

Survivors & Caregivers, now you know the rest of the story, if you live in New York, go by and inform Lord and Taylor, you know how they got the name. You will get a free gift from now until Christmas day... A shoulder shopping Bag!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year...Hanukkah, Kwanzaa