Category Archives: Personal

The Thrill Of Making Viruses

On his radio show yesterday, Dennis Prager said he did not understand why people made malicious computer viruses. What’s the thrill? I might be a bad person, because I immediately know the answer to this question. Making viruses that hurt … Continue reading

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The Underworld

I grew up the son of a preacher man. I was immersed in Seventh-Day Adventism and looked at the world through its prism until my teens. I started public school in tenth grade and I ran into some bad guys. … Continue reading

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Tikkun Olam

As I’m checking out of Ralphs, wearing a yarmulke and tzitzit out as always, this old lady in pants says to me, “Do you believe in tikkun olam?” “Yes,” I say. “Then why are you using these?” she says, and … Continue reading

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She Looked Like Julia Roberts

April 24, 1970. Two days after her 40th birthday, my mother pressed my father’s hand and said, “Thank you for a lovely life.” Then she slipped into a coma and died from bone cancer. I was not yet four. May, … Continue reading

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Shomer Hovel

Bob emails: Luke, I am struck by the amazing popularity of the VH1 shows: “Celebrity Rehab”, “Sex Rehab” and “Sober House”. These shows take drug addled, sex crazed C-list celebrities and throw them in a house to fight out all … Continue reading

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