Category Archives: Personal

My Addictive Personality

I grew up a Seventh-Day Adventist and in the Church we got many warnings about the perils of cigarettes, drugs and alcohol. That was one part of my upbringing that I never rejected (I smoked a few cigarettes in third … Continue reading

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Who Do I Thank?

I have a Persian friend who tells me to use whitening strips on my teeth to get rid of the yellow stains and other Persians tell me to shave or to lose 10 pounds etc. Is this helpful personal feedback … Continue reading

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When Were My Times Of Greatest Despair?

Despair, when it is not in the foreground of my life, lurks off-stage, ever ready to resume its leading role. When my car breaks down or my computer or internet connection go down or my bank balance approaches zero or … Continue reading

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Hans Solo Invaded My Bedroom

I have a new roommate for a few days and she’s brought a black cat with her named Hans Solo. I don’t want a cat around because some of my friends and clients are allergic to cats, but oh well, … Continue reading

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How Do Religious Kids Rebel?

How do Orthodox Jewish teens rebel while staying within the Orthodox community? They do things they can hide, such as texting or watching TV on Shabbos, porn, sex, alcohol and drug abuse…or the more intellectually inclined might study forbidden books … Continue reading

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My Anxious Attachment Style

I love this podcast on attachment: Amy Alkon’s Advice Goddess Radio: “Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!” with the best brains in science. This show will help you use the new field of adult attachment science to find love … Continue reading

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A Christian Challenge From My Dad

A Christian theologian who happens to be my father emails me: You would have become (or could be) a great lawyer. I am sure you have won many arguments over the years. You should be prepared for the following arguments: … Continue reading

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Hi There. How Are You?

How’s life treating you? I’m working on my writer’s credo, my ten deepest beliefs. Wow. I don’t think there are even 10 things I believe in. Yes, you believe in chocolate, sex, yoga, status, dogs, fast cars, left-wing politics, that … Continue reading

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What’s The Basic Conflict In My Play?

I’m reading Playwriting: Writing, Producing and Selling Your Play by Louis E. Catron. I’m on chapter eight and writing out the scenario for my one-man play. What’s the basic conflict? What does the protagonist want? I want to be happy. … Continue reading

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The most important thing in life is your connection with the people you love

What are the alternatives? What else would you put number one? Some people might say God is more important than people, but in my religion, Judaism, the way you love God is by loving your fellow. People who get lost … Continue reading

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