Monthly Archives: November 2008

I’ve Had The Flu Since Tuesday

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here are my grades for the books, TV and movies I’ve consumed over the past five days: * Tell Me How This Ends: General David Petraeus and the Search for a Way Out of Iraq C. This was the most … Continue reading →

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Is It OK To Have Affairs If You Need Them For Your Art?

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Are writers accountable to a different moral code? As their art is so necessary, their perceptions so keen, perhaps they have to live up to a different Torah? Fred emails: I can see the dialog now: Dear, I have a … Continue reading →

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‘Five Easy Pieces’ and ‘High Plains Drifter’

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Luke Ford

I’ve been sick since Tuesday and been watching a lot of movies. These are are two of my favorites. I identify with the protagonist of each flick. Here are some of quotes from the films that echo things said often … Continue reading →

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Torah Portion Chayyei Sarah (Genesis 23 – 25:18) V

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Luke Ford

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Torah Portion Chayyei Sarah (Genesis 23 – 25:18) IV

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Luke Ford

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