Monthly Archives: March 2020

Jews, Non-Jews & The Corona Virus

What are the biggest differences between how Jews and non-Jews deal with the Corona Virus? Christians seem more serene, Jews seem more kvetchy and preppy. Every Jew knows the best doctor and they will happily tell you about him because … Continue reading

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Will The Last Luke Ford Viewer Please Plug In The CPAP?

I don’t like failing, but it doesn’t bother me as much as it used to (if it is not vital to my life). I don’t think I need to feel special as intensely as I used to need this (still … Continue reading

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The Choice Between Life & Death On Social Media

I love Deuteronomy 30:15: “I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction.” Here are my thoughts on what choices in our social media use promote life: * You develop habits and form neural-pathways that serve you in … Continue reading

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Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad – and Surprising Good – About Feeling Special

Craig Malkin writes: * narcissism is a learned response, that is, a habit and, like any habit, it gets stronger or weaker depending on circumstances. Narcissists bury normal emotions like fear, sadness, loneliness, and shame because they’re afraid they’ll be … Continue reading

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The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over

From the 2015 book by Jack Schafer: Friendship = Proximity + Frequency + Duration + Intensity * Street people are constantly seeking handouts, especially in big cities. They can be persistent. Their persistence is not random, though. They target people … Continue reading

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