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Category Archives: Personal
Brian and the Boz
This 30 for 30 documentary shook me up. It’s about a kid (Brian Bosworth, better known as the Boz) who can never meet his father’s expectations who takes on a college coach (Barry Switzer) as his subtitute father figure, enjoys … Continue reading
How Did You Die In Your Past Life?
I took the quiz and got this result: “Hundreds of millions of people died during World War II, but your death was quite special. You died while freeing a Nazi concentration camp and saving the lives of dozens of kids. … Continue reading
I am thinking of forming an anti-snark league
What do the Gedolim say about snark, irony and sarcasm? Chaim: “Good question! Is there any of this in Torah? If not, then Yidden don’t need it.” If Yidden can make a parnassah from snark, then it’s a mitzvah. Simcha … Continue reading
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A Spy Among You
When I wrote the porn industry, many pornographers were convinced that I was a spy for their enemies — law enforcement. When I joined Judaism, a couple of Orthodox Jews said I was a spy for the goyim. I think … Continue reading
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The Jewish Billionaire Party
My billionaire friends have nothing to be thankful for, so they’re not into religion and won’t be doing anything for Yom Kippur beyond hosting a break the fast party. I’m not invited but I’m not bitter. Chaim: “Seriously, you should … Continue reading
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I Should Be More Masculine
When I got in my car this morning, I found the roof upholstery was sagging down. Probably from the heat. My coworker loves cars. So at the end of the day, I told him about the problem and asked his … Continue reading
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I Love My Car Mechanic
My car has been reluctant to start all week. This afternoon, after work, it appeared dead. I finally coaxed it into starting. It’s 4:40 p.m. and about 100 degrees out. I want to get this problem fixed fast and I … Continue reading
Sigh
Must be great having a beautiful woman who loves you so much you can knock her out cold in a public place and she will still marry you and defend you in public. I don’t see why white people have … Continue reading
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I Can’t Stop Smiling
About four months ago, I spent $600 for the Fisher Wallace stimulator. It helps you fall asleep and it also reduces anxiety and depression. I love it and I also use it on various aching body parts. It’s FDA-approved. Since … Continue reading
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My Fierce Turn
If my blog has had a change in the attitude over the past three weeks, it might have something to do with Network Spinal Analysis (NSA). I don’t know much about NSA, I’ve simply been receiving it about twice a … Continue reading
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