Category Archives: Personal

I’m Trying To Keep My Mind On Holy Things

So I’m listening to Torah lectures and clicking through various Youtubes with the sound off. That way I can get enough excitement to properly concentrate on every concept that comes my way but not enough excitement to violate my Jewish … Continue reading

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Perky Check-Out Girl At Walgreens

I went to Walgreens on Pico and Robertson Blvds about 9:30 this morning and got two sticks of Classic Old Spice deodorant. My check-out girl was Asian and she looked like she was in high school. And she was happy. … Continue reading

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Has the left coast deprived Luke of the American experience?

Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, A few days ago you had an interesting post called “The Apprenticeship of Luke Ford.” I always appreciate the insight into yourself, and at the same time I asked myself, “Has Luke missed some of … Continue reading

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The Emotional Need To Tighten

When my life is not as I wish, I feel an overwhelming need to grip or grind my teeth and to create other forms of body tension. I often feel so frustrated and angry with my life. Usually I feel … Continue reading

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Checking In On My Former Church

I grew up a Seventh-Day Adventist. Even though I have no desire to be a Seventh-Day Adventist today, I have more positive feelings about my former church than negative feelings. At least I think I do. My feelings are complicated. … Continue reading

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