Monthly Archives: November 2009

Author David Aaron Clark, RIP

David Aaron Clark was one of my favorite writers, and a friend since we first talked in early 1996. He died of a heart attack Nov. 28. David was one of my great sources. He gave me a ton of … Continue reading

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

I was talking to a girl motzi Shabbos. She wanted to break up. She said we had no future together. Afterwards, I went to take a cold shower. I noticed my chest was covered in red welts. For the past … Continue reading

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O My Son Absalom, My Son, My Son Absolom! Would God I Had Died For Thee, O Absolom, My Son, My Son!

I try to imagine my life from my dad’s perspective (Part Two): I gave my life to Jesus Christ as a teenager. That’s a great comfort for me. In the final analysis, it’s all in God’s hands. I did the … Continue reading

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Your Conversion

John emails: I started reading your blog a few months ago when I was looking for "porn" and found your blog which is much more revealing and entertaining. I went thru your profile’s page and thought it was very informative. … Continue reading

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The Curse Of Luke Ford

I imagine things from my rabbi’s perspective: Luke Ford was never my idea. Frankly, I blame Dennis Prager. This formerly Orthodox guy has a nationally syndicated radio show where he presents Judaism in very exciting terms, a little too exciting … Continue reading

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