Category Archives: Personal

The North Korean Approach To Teaching

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Luke Ford

First you break the student down and then you build ’em up. Something like this. Just let me know which pedagogical style works best for you. Joey comments: “It’s extraordinary how her kinesthesia awakens and her contractions release once her … Continue reading →

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I’m Trying To Keep My Mind On Holy Things

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Luke Ford

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?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Luke Ford

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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