Category Archives: Personal

Walking Alone

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Luke Ford

When I walk or daven with friends, distance doesn’t matter. The quality of the seats doesn’t matter. I can go forever. I’m absorbed in my connections. The hours and miles speed by. When I daven alone or walk alone, I … Continue reading →

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The Discombobulating Effect Of The Jewish Holidays

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Luke Ford

Because of all of the Jewish holidays of the past three weeks, my schedule has gone to pot. I haven’t hit my regular 12-step meetings, I haven’t done as much 12-step work on my own, and I’ve missed a ton … Continue reading →

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I Grew Up By Avondale College On Currans Road, Cooranbong, NSW

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Luke Ford

My childhood home in Australia. My mom’s grave at Avondale College: More.

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I Wish I Was A Syrian Refugee

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Luke Ford

I wish I were a Syrian muslim living in Germany or Sweden. My life would be so easy if I were. All my worries would be at an end. And if I saw a pretty woman I wanted to take, … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back Into Church

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

I’m a preacher’s kid. I grew up in Seventh-Day Adventist churches. Then I left all that at age 18 and became an atheist for a few years and then converted to Orthodox Judaism. For the past four years, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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