Category Archives: Personal

The Artist’s Way

I was telling a friend: “I’ve been journaling since 2010 when I read the book The Artist’s Way… Right now I’m writing out my history of earning, or lack thereof… What I have usually done right at work, what has … Continue reading

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When Did I Board The Trump Express?

On June 16, 2015, when Donald Trump announced he was running for president, a friend of mine listened to his speech on the radio. When we met up that morning, he told that I would love Donald Trump. He was … Continue reading

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Dennis Prager: Saying ‘Merry Christmas’ Is Very Important

I’ve struggled with saying “Merry Christmas.” Until the past week, I have deliberately refrained from saying “Merry Christmas” because all the Orthodox rabbis I consulted concurred with my analysis that to say “Merry Christmas” grants the appearance of giving legitimacy … Continue reading

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The Loneliness Of The Deracinated Goy

Goy: I think a while ago you wrote about how you have sort of been an outsider in every community that you were a part of. Me too. Gets a bit lonely. But why an AA meeting and not just … Continue reading

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A Terrifying Thought

During a five-minute meditation in a 12-step meeting last week, I had a terrifying thought — how does God want me to spend my day? Then the scary questions just kept on coming: How does God want me to deal … Continue reading

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