Category Archives: Personal

I’ve Never Dated An Orthodox Girl

I don’t fear so often these days that I’m losing control. Therapy is calming. I can bounce my life off someone sharp and get greater clarity. It also gives me accountability. My therapist names things I’m going through such as … Continue reading

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The Type Of Women I Fall For

The connection is usually swift. The women who turn me on are fast thinkers and fast speakers. They tend to be decisive, strong, formidable. Erudite. Capable. Our repartee is snappy because they love to laugh. I don’t have to explain … Continue reading

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My Blog Is My Lullaby

I write a lot of confessional blog posts before I fall asleep. It’s a habit that goes back to childhood. Sometimes at night, up until about the age of 10, I’d pull my mother aside and confess to various sins, … Continue reading

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My Thing

Is writing a pleasure? Sometimes, just like davening, but “pleasure” is not the primary word I’d use to describe my process. Rather, I’d say that writing is my thing. The Mafia have their thing. “Cosa Nostra” means “Our Thing.” I … Continue reading

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The Freak Brothers on fire! — Together again for the first time!!

Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, It was a great show this week and was improved by Adolfo riding shotgun. Adolfo is from my part of the world (didn’t he grow up in Oklahoma?) and so I imagine he is trembling … Continue reading

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