Category Archives: Personal

Wednesday Musings

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Luke Ford

* I never think about life after death. I take it for granted that we will all get what we deserve. I don’t want grace or special treatment. I want God to give it to me straight. I want to … Continue reading →

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It’s My Mom’s Birthday

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Luke Ford

With my mom:

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I Roam Where The Buses Don’t Run No More

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Luke Ford

Oz tweets: “@lukeford Half of what you write makes me think you’re a danger to yourself and others.” * The Los Angeles city business tax man came by and I’m hearing this Jew complain, “It’s like Germany 1937.” * Haredim … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Luke Ford

* I notice a personality difference between myself and my Ashkenazi friend. I tend to go along with whatever my experts (doctors, dentists, nurses, accountants, lawyers, techs, customer service, etc) tell me while my friend raises holy hell when things … Continue reading →

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If I Were Born An Orthodox Jew, How Would I Feel About Luke Ford?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Luke Ford

If I were born Jewish, I might well have some apprehension about this “Luke Ford” chap. If I born and raised an Orthodox Jew, if I had lived my life as an Orthodox Jew, I’d find Luke Ford very weird. … Continue reading →

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