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‘Why Is It Always About You? Saving Yourself from the Narcissists in Your Life’
This is an excellent book by Sandy Hotchkiss. I heard of it from Dr. Stephen Marmer, a psychiatrist, who was speaking on Dennis Prager‘s radio show. Like most narcissists, I became one to overcome early childhood shame. Feeling superior and … Continue reading
Posted in Narcissism, Personal
Tagged Blogging, Dennis Prager, disasters, dr stephen, early childhood, free blogging, grandiosity, lack of respect, late twentieth century, narcissists, omnipotence, orthodox judaism, psychiatrist, radio show, sandy hotchkiss, secularization, shame, spiritual presence, thinking outside the box, time and space, unlimited possibilities, unreality, younger generation
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It Was Long And Hot
I’m referring to my Passover. Like all Jewish holidays with the extra day of yom tov (holy day) because we live in the diaspora, it was more of an endurance test than a spiritual uplift. I want to join Dennis … Continue reading
Posted in Passover, Personal
Tagged cult, Dennis Prager, diaspora, endurance test, holy day, jewish holidays, Jews, orthodox judaism, Passover, rigor, sheni, spiritual uplift, yom tov
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I’m Used To Keeping The People In My Life In Separate Compartments
I’ve never been one who wants to bring most of his friends together. I have friends in Orthodox Judaism. I have friends who are secular writers. I have exes. I have squeezes. I have dolls. I have playmates. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged backup singer, ball of fury, chat room, conversion to judaism, def leppard, Emma, jewish men, money, nbsp, new york dolls, onan, orthodox judaism, pets, playmates, queen bee, stooges, synthesis, Torah, youknow
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I’m Going To Compete With The RCC
Sure, they’ve got the Rabbinical Council of California, but I’m setting up my own kangaroo court. We’ll be overseeing conversions, business disputes and divorces. We’re going to sponsor beauty contests and add some excitement to Orthodox Judaism. From my live … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged angry today, bad idea, beauty contests, business disputes, da vinci, different races, Emma, gaming companies, judgement, kangaroo, kangaroo court, kangaroos, kiddies, live cam chat, midst, old lady, orthodox judaism, pfizer, rabbi, rabbinical council of california, RCC
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Marc Shapiro Interview
After havdala Saturday night, I seize on the sentimental moment to ask Marc B. Shapiro for an interview before he leaves town. He says he’s leaving tonight. "May I drive you to the airport?" I ask. He agrees. There’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Marc B. Shapiro
Tagged abode, academic studies, Beverly Hills, chovevei torah, circles, elizabeth new jersey, intellectual interests, jewish educational center, jewish scholar, joseph kushner, kushner academy, life quot, Marc B. Shapiro, marc shapiro, orthodox judaism, Orthodoxy, plan b, saturday night, tape recorder, youth academy
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Failed Messiah Banned By Google Adsense
Shmarya Rosenberg got this email from Adsense: While reviewing your account, we noticed that you are currently displaying Google ads in a manner that is not compliant with our policies. For instance, we found violations of AdSense policies on pages … Continue reading
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Tagged advertisers, anything wrong with that, email, Google, google adsense, messiah, orthodox judaism, publishers, regard, rosenberg
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