Category Archives: Personal

My Father, Myself

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Luke Ford

Nobody has influenced me as much as my father. Despite the best of my intentions, I constantly find myself measuring up against him. Most of the time, I’m not even conscious that I’m doing it. Consciously, I’m measuring myself up … Continue reading →

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Dennis Prager – Man Of Dignity

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Luke Ford

A caller to Dennis Prager’s radio show said today: “You really make me laugh, Dennis. You’re a funny guy. You definitely amuse me. Kinda like a clown.” Dennis: “I will hang up on you if you keep calling me names. … Continue reading →

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I Got A Bracha (Blessing) On Shabbos

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

On Friday night, an Orthodox acquaintance walked over to me and asked, “Do you want a bracha?” “I’m sorry?” I said. “Do you want a bracha?” “Umm, yes,” I said and bowed my head. He said that he wished me … Continue reading →

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Bottomless Female Need Frightens Me

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

I have my needs too but they’re specific. Female need seems so diffuse. You can’t get your hands on it. When you think she just wants a Slurpee, you find out she really needs all sorts of things you can’t … Continue reading →

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Mark Kramer – Baruch Dayan Emet

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

Mark Kramer got in touch with me after I was interviewed by the Village Voice in 1999. For the next year or so, he was a regular contributor to my website. I’d pay him about $30 a story. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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