Monthly Archives: July 2013

Who’s Going To Drive You Home?

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

I’ve never forgotten Rachel. In the fall of 1988, while beginning UCLA with a head full of Calculus, I paused to reminisce about the brunette I met in Gladstone, Australia in the last few months of 1984: Drive Who’s going … Continue reading →

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Growing Up As Des Ford’s Son

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Luke Ford

I don’t remember my first year of life. From all accounts, my parents loved each other and my home was a happy place. I know I’ve drawn tremendous strength from that first year, completely lost to my memories. Over the … Continue reading →

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I’m Rewriting My Rules

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

I’m rewriting my rules for when I feel happy, successful, and loved (based on a Tony Robbins lecture) and they all start with, “Any time….” As in, any time I do a mitzvah, I feel happy and successful in my … Continue reading →

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What Am I Certain About?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

There are benefits to certainty (along with many downsides). Usually, in a clash of equally matched forces, the most certain group prevails (ergo Islam is the world’s most powerful religion today). When evenly matched people clash, the most certain one … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Write?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

Sitting in Starbucks Monday, I sipped Passion Iced Tea and listened to a Tony Robbins lecture on communication. He began by asking why do we communicate? I stopped his lecture and thought about why do I write? I was stumped. … Continue reading →

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