It’s been said that reality is based on perception. Or, said differently, we don’t live in a world of reality; we live in a world of perceptions. What I perceive I am experiencing – what I perceive that I see and hear – becomes my reality, whether I have misread the situation or not.

An author always seeks to conclude his writing with a poignant and memorable ending. It is integral to have a captivating opener to pique the interest of the reader, and it is vital to have a captivating conclusion that will resonate with the reader.

The morning after Purim ended, I asked a friend how his Purim was. He smiled and replied, “Another Purim has come and…hopefully stayed.” I loved the line and contemplated the notion of trying to hold onto Purim.