Category Archives: Personal

The Man With The Eagle Tattoo

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

During my years in the construction business (1986-1988), I mixed with high-school dropouts, Vietnam veterans, alcoholics, drug addicts and men with big tattoos. Jesse had all these qualities. That man with the screaming eagle tattoo played a prominent part in … Continue reading →

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Tiny Dancer

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

I wrote this in 1986, inspired by a girl I met at work — Becky Hanzlick: You must have seen her Dancing in the sand Elton John Through the fog of another sleepless night, I see her beside me dancing … Continue reading →

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As A Younger Man, I Had More Choices

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

I wrote this in late 1988, reflecting upon the women I’d met while at Sierra Community College: “Here you must choose,” said the guide. The boy and girl nodded and looked ahead. Their comfortable trail had fragmented into hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Growing Up As Des Ford’s Son

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Luke Ford

I don’t remember my first year of life. From all accounts, my parents loved each other and my home was a happy place. I know I’ve drawn tremendous strength from that first year, completely lost to my memories. Over the … Continue reading →

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I’m Rewriting My Rules

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

I’m rewriting my rules for when I feel happy, successful, and loved (based on a Tony Robbins lecture) and they all start with, “Any time….” As in, any time I do a mitzvah, I feel happy and successful in my … Continue reading →

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