Monthly Archives: June 2013

Stories I Tell Myself

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Luke Ford

We all use paradigms and stories to organize information and to give it meaning. I’ve been Facebooking with a bloke about the similar stories we tell ourselves about being unwanted. We both had certain rejections in our childhood from other … Continue reading →

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What Do I Want From My Audience?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Luke Ford

When I was rehearsing my one-man play in April, I met with my teacher to get her feedback. Teacher: Think about who you are talking to. Is the audience my friend? My therapist? Why am I saying this? What do … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do For Your Friend The Addict?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Luke Ford

Unless an addict wants to get help, there’s not much you can do for them. You might want to join a group like Al Anon, a “fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope … Continue reading →

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Walking Down Pico Blvd

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Luke Ford

Walking down Pico Blvd, this middle-aged white guy with a baseball cap on a bike stops me. “Rabbi, I have a question,” he says. “You’re a real rabbi, right, not a Jew for Jesus?” I tell him I’m not a … Continue reading →

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There’s a New President of Iran: What are His Nuclear Ambitions?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

New Iranian president; Jewish comedian Bruce Vilanch takes the stage; Texas-style barbecue goes kosher with the Hakadosh BBQ food truck; Yiddish is revived through performance and a new documentary, “Yiddish: A Tale of Survival.”

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