Category Archives: Personal

I Was The King Of Kingdom Come

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Luke Ford

I was a spiritual being. I lived in a world of light. All day long, I wrote my blog without a care in the world. I studied the sacred text and I communed with angels. I was like Peter Pan. … Continue reading →

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I Try To Take Control

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Luke Ford

In the fall of 1986, I took an introductory class in American government from professor Larry Wight at Sierra Community College. I loved the class and I loved the teacher. And then a funny thing happened. During each class, I … Continue reading →

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A Particularly Wrenching Torah Talk

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Luke Ford

It’s not uncommon for me to pour my heart out on Torah Talk (though most of the time I hide behind my cynicism). Tonight was particularly painful. I told the truth about a letch who hit on girls during kiddish … Continue reading →

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I Sometimes Fear I’m Not A Good Representative Of The Alexander Technique

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Luke Ford

I wear the uniform of the Alexander teacher. I wear the little hat and the fringes. I have the Alexander name. I abstain from the forbidden foods and observe the sacred holidays. Despite my joy in playing dress-up, when the … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Walk Of Shame

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

I usually leave the house by 6 a.m. weekdays so I can walk to shul and learn Talmud and say the morning prayers with my community. Convinced of my own righteousness, I pay little attention to the noise I make … Continue reading →

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