Daily Archives: December 19, 2010

I Can’t Do Celibate Pose!

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

I began yoga in January 2009. I went all-out. And within two months, I’d done a lot of damage to myself, some of it permanent and irreparable. Once you stretch ligaments, they don’t unstretch. Some of the damage was repaired … Continue reading →

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The Tea Party Killed The DREAM Act

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

Without the surge of the Tea Party, a massive welcoming of illegal immigration would’ve passed the Democratic-controlled Congress in a lame duck session and would’ve been signed by President Obama. Republican moderates are soft on illegal immigration but the conservative … Continue reading →

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LAT: ‘Two down: Obama ends first half of term with big victories’

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

The Los Angeles Times says: “President Obama chalks up victories on taxes and ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ as the first half of his presidential term ends. He’s getting a fresh look from voters as engaged and involved — a deal … Continue reading →

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I Like Strong Women

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

At Shabbat dinner, a woman turned to me and said, “Do you like strong women?” “Yes,” I said. “How did you know? Because I’m a writer and a teacher of Alexander Technique, therefore I am a sensitive guy?” “I’ve got … Continue reading →

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A distressing decision about the military

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I’m a VietNam veteran (once in a neglectful moment, you referred to me as a World War II veteran, which would have made me about 80 or 90 instead of only 15 or 20 years … Continue reading →

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