Category Archives: Personal

No Strings Attached

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Luke Ford

I was half asleep as I lit my hanukiah this evening, the last night of Hanukkah. As I prepared to eat my evening meal of raw oats with grapes and soy milk, I thought to myself, I’m not really a … Continue reading →

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You Can Live A Lie For Only So Long

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Luke Ford

I did not shave or cut my beard for almost four years. Then I cut it off three months ago. A couple of weeks ago, Matisyahu cut off his beard. Many people have asked me for my opinion. I say … Continue reading →

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Building Self-Control One Cold Shower At A Time

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Luke Ford

For the past two years, I’ve been getting started every morning with a cold shower. For the first few months, I really hated it, and dreaded it. Now that I’ve accustomed myself to the shock, it’s not so bad. It … Continue reading →

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My Seventh Grade Teacher

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Luke Ford

I adored my seventh grade teacher at Pacific Union College Elementary School. She was beautiful and fun and kind. She tried to help me come out of my shell by offering me a big role in the Christmas class play. … Continue reading →

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Getting In Trouble

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Luke Ford

Years ago, I interviewed a teacher who in most of our dealings, was highly outspoken. I noticed he was very careful during our recording in what he said. He seemed eager to not offend anyone. At the end of the … Continue reading →

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