Category Archives: Personal

Out Of The Shadows

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Luke Ford

I was a little embarrassed this afternoon to be checking out this book from a librarian I know in the Jewish community while frum Jews were all around me!

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We Teach People How To Treat Us

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Luke Ford

I’ve been listening to this series of lectures by Igor Ledochowski on lifelong success. He makes these points about relationships: Over the long course, the life span of relationships, people will treat you the way that you’ve trained them to … Continue reading →

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A Painful Life Lesson From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Luke Ford

Assignment: Write about a big lesson you’ve learned in life. Give the person you became an Indian name and give the lesson an Indian name. Person I became: Broken Arrow Lesson: Trying Too Hard I fear that I did something … Continue reading →

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I Thought You Were Religious?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Luke Ford

Friday. 7:30 pm. I’m at a friend’s home. The wife and kids have lit the Shabbos candles. They’re religious. He’s not so much. I sit with him on the couch and watch the Laker game. First, one kid comes over … Continue reading →

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What If Luke Were Normal?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Luke Ford

Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, By this time, Luke, I think you pretty well understand that I basically like you, have been following your exploits for quite a while, I don’t hold your background against you, and you know I’ve … Continue reading →

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