Category Archives: Personal

Is It Your Place?

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Luke Ford

In the early years of my conversion to Judaism (1994-1995), when I was filled with enthusiasm and ready to tell off other Jews for doing Judaism wrong, Dennis Prager would sometimes say to me, “Is it your place to do … Continue reading →

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We Depend Upon The Tolerance Of Others

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Luke Ford

If you infuriate people, they will retaliate. No man is an island. We depend upon others. If you antagonize people, they will make your life hell and drive you out. To live a good life, we need the tolerance of … Continue reading →

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‘I Need You’

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Luke Ford

“I need you like the flower needs the rain You know I need you, guess I’ll start it all again You know I need you like the winter needs the spring You know I need you, I need you” (America, … Continue reading →

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Private Luke Vs Public Luke

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Luke Ford

What are the biggest differences between public Luke and private Luke? Public Luke takes more care to not offend needlessly and to be judicious with his words and deeds. Private Luke usually hates drama, Public Luke often enjoys stirring. Private … Continue reading →

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Loneliness & Eccentricity

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Luke Ford

I spent six years of my twenties largely bedridden. The loneliness that accompanied that lockdown led to some morose thinking and weird behavior. For example, I’d go about in my favorite red-hearts boxer shorts instead of putting on proper clothing. … Continue reading →

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