Category Archives: Los Angeles

Nicole Strafaci’s Gorgeous Stories

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Luke Ford

I met a fascinating artist, designer, model, writer and performer tonight at Terrie Silverman’s Gorgeous Stories show at Beyond Baroque in Venice. I’m performing tomorrow night at the same place. Nicole Strafaci operates CollagePhilosophy.com: “I have always been greatly influenced … Continue reading →

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The Pork Ceiling

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Luke Ford

Jews at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office run into the pork ceiling when they try to advance. It’s not a good working environment for Jews. Not sure if this will change with a new DA come November. The race … Continue reading →

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How Come There Were No Riots In LA After The Kings Won The Stanley Cup?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Luke Ford

Hockey must appeal to a more upstanding crowd than baseball, basketball and football.

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Jews In Downtown Los Angeles

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Luke Ford

From KPCC: Someone who does classify himself is Luke Ford, 46, who converted to Orthodox Judaism in 1993 after being raised as a Seventh-Day Adventist in Australia. The infamous blogger lives in the Pico-Robertson district that’s home to a myriad … Continue reading →

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Recommendations For Los Angeles Elections

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Luke Ford

From an Orthodox email list: I am sending out my recommendations for the upcoming CA election. District Attorney Election Alan Jackson Judicial Elections Office No.3: Sean Coen Office No.10: Sanjay Kumar Office No.38: Douglas Weitzman Office N.65: Andrea Thompson Office … Continue reading →

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