I cannot remember a year when remembering the close call that we celebrate in Purim seemed more on the mark. Indeed, given modern Haman/Ahmadinejad's unremitting efforts to start trouble, all we can hope for is another similar good fortune. Menashe Amir asks; Is the Iranian Regime Collapsing? Let's dare hope so.

In the meantime, let's try to smile. I thought this photos from the famous Thai "Cabbages & Condoms" restaurant and gift shop somewhere on the road to Chiang Mai may help:

Finally, piece de resistance . . .