Category Archives: Personal

Do Husbands Appreciate Their Wives More Than Wives Appreciate Their Husbands?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

I heard a sermon over Succot about the need for us to appreciate the hard work that goes into preparing and hosting meals on Jewish holidays. I only remember once on a Shabbat or Jewish holiday, the man of the … Continue reading →

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I Lost A Facebook Friend

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

I was relieved to discover over Succot that when a friend drops me as a Facebook friend, it doesn’t mean he necessarily cuts me off in real life. He did say in the succah something about the over the top … Continue reading →

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The Mother Theresa Of Nookie

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

A friend broke out of a long slump and finally had a naughty. He tells me that the girl was nice. “Nice?” I say, getting indignant. “Nice? That’s a bit of an understatement, isn’t it? That kind of selflessness? I’d … Continue reading →

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You Can Go Your Own Way

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Luke Ford

“Shame on you! Shame on you! Shame on you! How could you post that? What were you thinking? Were you looking for attention? Well, you won’t get any from me.” I usually spend lunch at shul sitting with my back … Continue reading →

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Do The Orthodox Know?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Luke Ford

I got this feedback on my writing about my emotional addictions: “When you’re in your Orthodox Jewish community, do you have to hide an entire side of yourself? What’s that like? I want to get in there and know what’s … Continue reading →

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