Category Archives: Personal

Birthdays

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Luke Ford

None of my birthdays hit me hard. The occasion of a birthday has never been monumental for me. It’s never been as sad as losing a job or a girlfriend or a community. I’ve never been as sad about my … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me If I Don’t Feel Sorry For Those Whose Jobless Benefits Have Run Out

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Luke Ford

I can’t believe some people collected 99 weeks of unemployment benefits. Sweet! I’m self-employed. There’s no bailout nation for me. I have to make my own way in the world. So I don’t feel sorry for those whose generous nearly … Continue reading →

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Torah Weirdo

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Luke Ford

A few years ago in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, Aish HaTorah rabbi Aryeh Markman called me a “Torah weirdo.” I felt hurt at first but then Chaim Amalek told me he loved the phrase and so I learned … Continue reading →

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Facebook Is Good

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Luke Ford

FB: My therapist wants me to think about the ways I self-sabotage. Suggestions anyone? # Rabbi Hershel Rabbs Remer Clean up your chat room 55 minutes ago · LikeUnlike · # Luke Ford But I like Shira and Leslie! 55 … Continue reading →

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Nasty Piece Of Work

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Luke Ford

I think I’m a nasty piece of work — angry, vengeful, and spiteful. I am so ashamed. I hate who I am much of the time. Thank the good L-rd my psycho-therapists don’t view me this way. They all look … Continue reading →

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