Category Archives: Personal

Brian and the Boz

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Luke Ford

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 →

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How Did You Die In Your Past Life?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Luke Ford

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 →

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I am thinking of forming an anti-snark league

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Luke Ford

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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