Category Archives: Personal

The Calvary Of Luke Ford

David Deutsch emails: So what are the chances that any of the yidn who made this list will ever be denied an aliya, much less suffer the Calvary of Luke Ford at the hands of what seems to be a … Continue reading

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I’m Live On My Cam!

Join the fun! Concerned writes: The Final Days? Am I the only one flashing on the sad last days of Howard Hughes as I picture Luke holed up in The Hovel ™, stroking his gray beard, watching endless hours of … Continue reading

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But That Doesn’t Change The Way I Feel About You

I’m watching season three of the TV show “24”. Kim Bauer is shocked to find out her that boyfriend Chase has a baby. He responds, “But that doesn’t change the way I feel about you.” I thank the Good Lord … Continue reading

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Googled

I’m reading Ken Auletta’s 2009 book Googled. It is filled with privacy experts decrying Google. I don’t share this concern. I think much of this is generational. Kids today are generally more comfortable sharing information about themselves on Facebook etc … Continue reading

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I Can’t Morally Justify Much Of What I Do

Much of what I do is based upon my feelings rather than upon God’s immutable moral law. I fear that I am letting down my commitments to Judaism and ethical monotheism. Much of my blogging is done by instinct. I … Continue reading

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Saving The Single Woman

I think most women grow up believing that a man will come along who will take care of the big stuff for them — the mortgage, the primary income, protection, taking care of the cars, etc. As Dennis Prager says, … Continue reading

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I Understand Suicide Bombers

I have no trouble understanding the suicide bomber. Hmm, maybe I am one, a suicide bomber of the soul? People who blow themselves up don’t do it out of hatred for their enemy so much as to achieve status within … Continue reading

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Lightning Flashes Of Insight

Most of the time, I am content to live in my delusions. I see myself as the hero of my story. I think of myself as a great writer. I’m convinced that I am an artist, that I have keen … Continue reading

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The Bad Jew: Port of Call – LimmudLA Post-Pesach Fun Night

I remember from acting class 16 years ago, no matter what role I had, I always played it like a serial killer (according to the rest of the class, this was not my self-image). From my new favorite movie, The … Continue reading

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Hatred Of Americans

I’ve never suffered from Jew-hatred in the United States, but I constantly meet online Europeans who loathe Jews and Americans. It would never occur to me upon meeting somebody obnoxious or shallow to attribute their bad traits to their race … Continue reading

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