Daily Archives: May 3, 2011

I’ve Gone Country

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My Blog Is My Lullaby

I write a lot of confessional blog posts before I fall asleep. It’s a habit that goes back to childhood. Sometimes at night, up until about the age of 10, I’d pull my mother aside and confess to various sins, … Continue reading

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When God Called Upon The Jews To Be A Holy People, Did He Mean Tango Classes?

I was just rereading Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book The Prophets: While ancient societies most highly valued wisdom, wealth, and power, to the prophets “such infatuation was ludicrous and idolatrous.” For them, kindness, justice, and righteousness were the highest ideals and … Continue reading

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My Thing

Is writing a pleasure? Sometimes, just like davening, but “pleasure” is not the primary word I’d use to describe my process. Rather, I’d say that writing is my thing. The Mafia have their thing. “Cosa Nostra” means “Our Thing.” I … Continue reading

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Is There A Difference Between Rape And Unwanted Sex?

Let’s say a girlfriend puts a finger inside of me against my will. Was I raped? I say no. I say it was unwanted sex. Let’s say a man has had two helpings already. He comes back to his girlfriend … Continue reading

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