Category Archives: Personal

My Famous Irish-Australian Rebel Ancestor – Michael Dwyer

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Luke Ford

My famous Irish-Australian rebel ancestor was on my mum’s side. The Ford side comes from a bloke who stole a coat in 18th Century England and his Royal Majesty was so concerned about this guy’s health that the thief was … Continue reading →

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Finally Getting The Help I Need

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Luke Ford

FisherWallace.com. I’m seeing flashing lights. Glory, hallelujah. Moshiach is coming!

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I want to become a community organizer

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Luke Ford

Which community should I organize? I don’t want to put much effort into this. Chaim Amalek writes: What a great idea. I suggest: 1. Ashkenazi Yidden from your old temple who feel impoverished and disempowered because they make less than … Continue reading →

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Bad Manners

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Luke Ford

I often get phone messages from people who don’t leave their name or only leave their first name. They’re also unclear about why they want me to call them back. I get generic messages about, “I wanted to talk to … Continue reading →

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My Financial History

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

I went to my first 12-step meeting in May of 2011. I was tired of having the same type of relationship over and over again and thought I could benefit from checking out a recovery group. As the months went … Continue reading →

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