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Category Archives: Personal
My Storytelling Workshop
My first class was tonight. It exceeded my expectations. My classmates are all women younger than me (except for one older lady). I recognized two of them from yoga. Some of us may be friends for a long time. The … Continue reading
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Tagged blue crayon, booty call, classmates, male archetype, prose poem, storytelling workshop
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Facebook Saves Time
A lot of people — usually losers — tell me they’re not on Facebook because it is a time-waster. It takes them away from the study of Torah. I find being on Facebook saves me time and allows me to … Continue reading
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Tagged Facebook, holy purposes, mortification, sacred text, time waster
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Do I Own My Own Torah Thoughts?
As I spend my days engaging with the sacred texts, I often jot down my insights. This is just part of my communication with God and His Torah. It pains me to think that these private musings might be made … Continue reading
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Tagged chazon ish, jot down, Marc B. Shapiro, personal possession, torah thoughts
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When Quinn Met Julia
I met Julia from Sweden in October 2007. It was right before Yom Kippur. She was tall, blonde and beautiful. After I wrote up our chat, Julia emailed me: "Good god you’re perfectly evil. Did you know that I used … Continue reading
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She Sold Her Soul
"I want to go the dog for a long walk tomorrow morning," she says. "Then I can spend a long time with you without worrying about him." "Do you think you’ll be able to fit me in around Coco’s schedule?" … Continue reading