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Category Archives: Personal
Do I Own My Own Torah Thoughts?
As I spend my days engaging with the sacred texts, I often jot down my insights. This is just part of my communication with God and His Torah. It pains me to think that these private musings might be made … Continue reading
When Quinn Met Julia
I met Julia from Sweden in October 2007. It was right before Yom Kippur. She was tall, blonde and beautiful. After I wrote up our chat, Julia emailed me: "Good god you’re perfectly evil. Did you know that I used … Continue reading
She Sold Her Soul
"I want to go the dog for a long walk tomorrow morning," she says. "Then I can spend a long time with you without worrying about him." "Do you think you’ll be able to fit me in around Coco’s schedule?" … Continue reading
‘Friday Night Was Lovely’
"Friday night was lovely," he says. "Don’t say lovely," she says. "So was Thursday night." "Thursday night was more aggressive," he says. "Friday night was a little more emotional." "Do you think it is OK to do both?" "Of course." … Continue reading
I Talked To My Soul This Afternoon
A friend bought me a 75-minute session with Siri-Gian of SoulAnswer.com. I arrived 20-minutes early and sat in the sun in my car and wrote down my thoughts. Then I went in the house and waited for her. She’s warm … Continue reading
Appalled!
I was relaying to friends how appalled I was by this Jewish girl taking communion, and this Alexander Technique teacher noted that every time I said I was appalled, I shrunk down. He insisted I keep my length. Then I … Continue reading
My First Time At The Opera
Downtown Los Angeles. Dorothy Chandler music center Wednesday night. "The Elixir of Love". We’re on the main level, row S, seats 44, 45. The story grabs me. Luke, a simple blogger, loves Dina, a haughty YULA graduate from a rich … Continue reading
She Takes Communion
"You make me feel very priestly," he said. "You’re such a sinner. I’d love to heal you with the love of Christ. I’d love to give you the eucharist." He was talking to a graduate of the prestigious Manhattan Orthodox … Continue reading
I’m Getting A Soul Reading Thursday Afternoon
A friend paid for me to get a soul reading Thursday afternoon. Anything in particular I should ask? What I am most curious about is where my next check is coming from. Is all this forbidden by the Torah? Chaim … Continue reading
I’m Getting Hives For The First Time Since High School
The transition from the warm bosom of the Seventh-Day Adventist church to the cold secular world of public school was difficult and I spent much of 1980-1981 breaking out in severe cases of hives. Now they’ve returned for the first … Continue reading