Daily Archives: March 27, 2007

Eliot Stein Interview

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Maia Lazar’s former journalism advisor launched eliotstein.com this week. Here is his bio. I talked to Eliot for almost two hours Tuesday evening about his career on the internet. Part One Audio Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five … Continue reading →

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Giving Cathy’s Family Privacy

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Debbie, Cathy’s cousin, posts to Cathy’s World March 25: I take real issue with certain comments that Luke Ford has recently put on his blog. Cathy and her sister had their conflicts but they should not be aired publicly. I … Continue reading →

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Cathy Seipp’s Last Request

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

In January, Cathy asked me to do a proper Wikipedia entry on her. I never got around to it.

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This Conservative Shul Is Dying

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Ary blogs: As a member of my synagogue’s Ritual Committee, I heard the Vice President lament that several Conservative synagogues are in financial trouble. Apparently, our synagogue has a budget gap of $100,000. Attendance at our daily minyans are so … Continue reading →

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When Stories Read A Little Too Good

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Jack Shafer writes on Slate: Another public storyteller whose personal recollections don’t jibe with reality is David Sedaris. Alex Heard’s examination of Sedaris’ nonfiction in the March 19 New Republic reveals the humorist taking broad and routine liberties with the … Continue reading →

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