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Category Archives: Personal
How Would I Measure Dennis Prager’s Intellectual Influence?
Here’s my unauthorized biography of him. I went to Google Scholar and measured his influence by citations. There were about 900, not that much. I’d love your feedback on my Prager bio. I’m looking for things I’m missing in my … Continue reading
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My Father, Myself
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
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
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
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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