Daily Archives: January 1, 2013

October 27, 1979 – The Day My Life Changed

The first person to ignite my love for reading was Joan Patrick at Avondale College. Before I even started school in second grade, I was at her home (she and her husband Arthur had about five kids) and she gave … Continue reading

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The Desmond Ford Apostasy

I just searched my father’s name on youtube and found many of his videos. I also found one I couldn’t resist listening to, “The Desmond Ford Apostasy.” I can’t help myself. I’m intrigued. What exactly was my father’s apostasy? I’m … Continue reading

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My Frightened Defiant Response To Authority

I’d react identically if my father or my rabbi or my God or my boss posted on my FB page. I’d be frightened that I’d been naughty. It’s weird to me that all my reactions to authority are identical. I … Continue reading

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Who Do I Frighten People?

Why do I frighten people? Is it my brusque disregard in the pursuit of my ends? When you think about others, you can’t be enraged and you can’t frighten. (Stephan Poulter) Seduction is the most intoxicating thing in the world … Continue reading

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