the nypost recently reported concerning mr. brian penny. he is the military veteran who, while in the new york city subway train, placed a troubled homeless person-who happened to be on a government watch list and who was acting erratically- in a chokehold to protect the other passengers. unfortunately, the homeless individual passed. one particularContinue reading “The Story Within The Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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The Power of Habit: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
habit is addiction. to break a habit, what needs to happen? months ago, blood testing revealed i was borderline diabetic. given the fact that i had taken off my covid-19 lockdown weight gain and more, the fact that my blood sugar and a1c test were high was mildly surprising. given my family’s genetics, the resultContinue reading “The Power of Habit: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Victim Shaming Deja View: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a witness i was cross-examining infuriated me. my explosion led to both the judge and court reporter yelling at me. i was told i was acting “hostile”. at the time, i was angry at the witness’ answer but could not explain why. after much contemplation, i realized that it was the witness’ victim shaming thatContinue reading “Victim Shaming Deja View: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Is Biology Triggering? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this post’s picture is of a mother and father goose with raising their goslings. is this triggering? does this biological reality offend? should pictures like this be prohibited from display at schools? there are enigmas attached to political correctness and the concept of triggering, sometimes, there are bigger pictures involved. mother’s and father’s day haveContinue reading “Is Biology Triggering? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Being of Service: Behar-Bechukotai: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“you’re gonna have to serve somebody” bob dylan bob dylan’s gospel classic “gotta serve somebody” craftily lists a variety of individuals-some with power and prestige- with the reminder that there is a higher power that must be reckoned with. the song, composed during dylan’s christianity phase, presents the choice of service to either the devilContinue reading “Being of Service: Behar-Bechukotai: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
PETA’s Unethical Treatment of the Bible: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
ancient words have meaning; ancient words from the master of the universe- even more. bearing this in mind, the people for the ethical treatment of animals (peta), according to a foxnews report, have created their own self-serving artificial intelligence crafted vegan version of the bible. equally disturbing is the foxnews reporting which presents as journalisticContinue reading “PETA’s Unethical Treatment of the Bible: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Whack-A-Mole Journey, The 800th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
over a decade ago, when i started my professional website blog, consultants and i addressed seo [search engine optimization] as well as the competition to achieve success. over time, the collaborative effort- not without arguments and multiple changes- obtained both national recognition impressive numbers. one satisfying moment came recently when a fellow attorney thanked meContinue reading “The Whack-A-Mole Journey, The 800th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
He Thought Cinco De Mayo Was His Birthday: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
cinco de mayo commemorates mexico’s victory in the battle of puebla against the french in 1862. in california, the mexican holiday is celebrated much like st. patrick’s day. a large segment of population are moved to consume both ethnic fare and beverage. years ago, it has been told that, on the 5th of may, aContinue reading “He Thought Cinco De Mayo Was His Birthday: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Controversy Starter, The Torah Portion Emor: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the torah portion emor pronounces “one law shall be exacted for you, convert and resident alike.” leviticus 24:22. this expression alone- if it was the torah’s only statement- would be sufficient to appreciate the scripture’s long standing impact upon the world. the united states constitution’s 14th amendment echoes the divine words when its provides “norContinue reading “Controversy Starter, The Torah Portion Emor: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Song Fit For A King: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
if a poll was conducted, jewish children and many congregants would mostly likely select the singing of the poem “adon olam” as their favorite part religious services. while the song is beautiful, the sheer fact that this liturgy- praising the master of the universe-signifies the service’s conclusion makes it the winner. as such, congregants, withContinue reading “A Song Fit For A King: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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