Monthly Archives: February 2009

Seven Tips For Making New Friends

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Luke Ford

Orthodox Judaism, yoga and writer gatherings are ways I make new friends. From Slate.com: Ancient philosophers and scientists agree: Strong social ties are the KEY to happiness. You need close, long-term relationships; you need to be able to confide in … Continue reading →

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Can I Read Auras?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Luke Ford

I was talking to a beautiful woman the other day at yoga about my study and practice of the Alexander Technique. How I was becoming a teacher of the Technique. She asked if it enabled me to read auras. I … Continue reading →

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The Media Meltdown

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

Nice Jewish Girl IMs me: you reading poynter? every single media outlet is going to go under hello? they all put obama in office all of them tell me one magazine, one place that did not cheer for him outside … Continue reading →

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Changes At Shalhevet

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

Here’s a recent email that went out from Shalhevet (Modern Orthodox day school in LA): In our relentless pursuit of Excellence in Education, Shalhevet School is pleased to welcome Rabbi Rodney Feinerman as its new Educational Director beginning with the … Continue reading →

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Does Barack Obama Follow Astrology?

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

My yoga teacher says her sources say he does. She says it is no accident that Barack Obama’s big policy speech came on Tuesday night, the first night of the new moon (the first of Adar in the Jewish calendar). … Continue reading →

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