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* The Norm Explainers (6-2-26)
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Category Archives: Personal
I Want To Smooth Out My Rough Edges
When I send an email or start a conversation, I usually get going with whatever is on my mind, while the people I admire start with, “I trust you are well. I was just thinking about you and wondering how … Continue reading
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I just got my first AARP card.
I turn 50 May 28. No, I’m not retiring from blogging. Mike Pearson: Old Geezers will have a new and powerful ally with word-smithery skills. Chaim Amalek: It is too bad you don’t own a house with a lawn. Then … Continue reading
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Horrible Internet Service
Luke: “The internet service here is horrible. It’s pure torture. It’s, it’s, it’s one step from Auschwitz!” Friend: “You’re charming. A real mood lifter. That should be your next hit song, ‘One Step From Auschwitz’ followed by ‘Two Steps From … Continue reading
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I Still Got It
Some guys thought this woman had the hots for me, so her friend called her about me and after he reminded her who I was and where I was sitting, she said, “Oh, is he straight?”
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How Does The World Work?
These ruminations were inspired by a recent David Klinghoffer blog post. I assume that you accept evolution. (With Dennis Prager, I believe that God created evolution.) I notice that the more I use evolution to explain the world, the less … Continue reading
Alexander Comedy
Is there a big market for Alexander Technique comedy? I have not found lessons to be the ideal situation for the full monty of my range. And then there’s that awkward thing whereby when you make fun of the way … Continue reading
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Jews In Trouble
My rebbe says: Perhaps you should go to law school. You could be the Aussie Jimmy McGill. I can totally see you representing drug dealers and yeshiva bachurs in trouble. In fact, that could be your specialty: Jews In Trouble. … Continue reading
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Putting A Jolt In Your Allahu
* Friend: “At least Sanders and Trump are honest.” Luke: “I don’t think Trump is particularly honest.” Friend: “He’s basically honest.” Luke: “As honest as my invoices.” * Dermatology is the best medical specialty, because your patients never die and … Continue reading
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My Facebook Memories On April 4
* A friend just walked up to me. “You’ll relate to this,” he said. “Is it about helping people?” I replied. * My friend says about my invite a goy to shul initiative: “You might want to steer clear of … Continue reading
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