history was perhaps my strongest school subject. i relied upon my memory to succeed. in high school, i boldly enrolled in the advanced placement high school history class. the class was to be taught at college level and would make one eligible to receive. after a few days in class, i dropped out. the materialContinue reading “Intelligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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The Masterpiece: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
sometimes words are only appreciated with first-hand experience. painting started as a reverse psychology attempt to get my daughter to generate her portfolio for art school. my intent was to motivate her to prove that she could certainly be a better artist than her misguided father. it was her senior year in high school andContinue reading “The Masterpiece: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Close (Mishpacha) Encounter Of The Third Kind: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the recent holiday altered my routine and i found myself on my front yard at an unusual time of day. while standing in front of the awesome 100 plus year old legacy tree, i heard noise up above a large crow stood on the branches staring down at me. shortly after, there was more noise.Continue reading “A Close (Mishpacha) Encounter Of The Third Kind: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Genius Moment When I Learned To Read Upside Down: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in 11th grade, high school students reported for college or career planning with the school’s guidance counselor. it was my turn. my first visit to this office ever. my school hijinks, fortunately, never got to disciplinary level. the meeting started. on his desk was my “cume” file. the formal term for it is “cumulative file.”Continue reading “The Genius Moment When I Learned To Read Upside Down: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A New Intelligent Tradition: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
The Lord spoke to Moses saying, send out for yourself men who will scout the Land of Canaan numbers 13:1 the creator of the universe impressed intelligence upon humanity. the creator wished not to dictate everything and be the source of all knowledge and judgment. humanity was intended to use their faculties to navigate throughContinue reading “A New Intelligent Tradition: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”