Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

Feeling Strong

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Luke Ford

I told a bachelor friend that he looks like he’s feeling strong. He replied, “Physically, but that masks a weakness. You and I know it’s the Modern Orthodox man supporting five kids who is strong. I’m just using fitness and … Continue reading →

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Putting The Con In Conservative (5-14-23)

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Luke Ford

01:00 WSJ: Before His Killing, Tech Executive Bob Lee Led an Underground Life of Sex and Drugs 12:30 Hispanic Nazis 15:00 Why Are Right-Wing Radio Hosts Still Being Such Jerks About COVID? 32:00 2000 Mules REVIEW – A Dramatic but … Continue reading →

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The Lifestyle

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Luke Ford

Chuck Johnson wrote April 5 about Bob Lee’s murder: “Lee liked drugs. Lee bought drugs. Lee also liked orgies.” Johnson was way ahead of the curve on this story. May 14, 2023, the Wall Street Journal catches up: Before His … Continue reading →

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Conservatism: A Rediscovery

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Luke Ford

Samuel Goldman writes: * Yoram Hazony’s Conservatism: A Rediscovery is a more personal book than its title suggests. As recounted in the fourth section, it tells the story of a sensitive young man who found in traditional religion, scholarly work, … Continue reading →

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Clap For Myself

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Luke Ford

From the 2012 book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk: Five minutes after the mother left, it became obvious that little Jonathan needed to head for the bathroom. When the teacher urged him … Continue reading →

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