The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #3: Genesis 37:3-4, 18-35: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the ten commandments just did not just miraculously appear at the top of mt. sinai. as families grew, family interactions became more complex and controversy arose. the patriarch jacob’s favoring of one child, joseph, over his others led to a cascade of immoral acts. joseph’s story offers many lessons. coveting, lying, murder, honoring one’s parents,Continue reading “The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #3: Genesis 37:3-4, 18-35: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Thou Shalt Not Clip & Paste Episode 2: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

another clip & paste-y event reportedly just happened.  like this blog’s first c & p episode, significant monetary gain was involved. dailymail.com before discussing this recent episode, i must confess.  i am a clip & paste-y person.  my composition, using various word processing programs, including wordpress, involves clipping reference materials for blog post ideas.  theseContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Clip & Paste Episode 2: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Thou Shalt Teach Your Children “Skills” Part I: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

He who does not teach his son a trade teaches him to steal. rabbi yehuda the term “3-d chess” became popular the star trek television series. the brightest and most logical, mr. spock was a game enthusiast. “three-dimensional chess” is used colloquially to describe complex, dynamic systems with many competing entities and interests, including politics,Continue reading “Thou Shalt Teach Your Children “Skills” Part I: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A “Just” Desert: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

it took 77 years for this “just” desert. was it sweet? did an act heal the psychic wound of a 13-year-old now celebrating her 90th birthday? a young lady’s 13th birthday was spoiled when her mom’s specially baked cake was allegedly pilfered while its was waiting to cool. it was world war ii, and herContinue reading “A “Just” Desert: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Fashion’s End: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

luxury retail shop theft is rapidly evolving to the point there will be a tragedy. the dangerous new normal has led to violence. designer retail shopping is changing. a recent story may give you pause to foot in these stores. high fashion items, such as purses from louis vuitton, gucci and christian dior, for manyContinue reading “Fashion’s End: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Thou Shalt Not Steal Signs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

baseball may be god’s favorite sport. it is a game of discipline and ritual. it is a game of practice and dedication. it is a game when one can achieve “perfection.” baseball can be a game of david beating goliath as well as one of heroics and miracles. it is a game in which aContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Steal Signs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Louis Vuitton Coffin? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a client told me about his subway sandwich store job. as a result of management insistence to keep extended hours in a dangerous part of town, the store had multiple robberies. eventually, the police told the store that the needed to eliminate their extended hours of services. the reason was that the police felt theContinue reading “A Louis Vuitton Coffin? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

There Is No Safeway To Allow For Theft: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

some people take to heart timeless wisdom. some people need to experience foolishness firsthand. san francisco government leaders, sadly, are in the second category. as a result, their residents will continue to suffer in this “dark age” of politics. thieves destroy communities. the san francisco castro district’s quality of life was recently impacted by outContinue reading “There Is No Safeway To Allow For Theft: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

An American and Moral Hero: Lindsey Rodriguez : A Ten Commandments’ Tale

ms. lindsey rodriguez embarrassed many people when she asked the following question: “what is this teaching our children? i don’t want my kids to see that kind of stuff when we are going shopping at 7 o’clock at night.” this question was prompted by witnessing blatant shoplifting which was being ignored by the major departmentContinue reading “An American and Moral Hero: Lindsey Rodriguez : A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Grandma Robbed of “Smart Phone” and “Credibility?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale

Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call……There’s a battle outside and it is ragin’ … For the times they are a-changin’ bob dylan-with my profound apologies former california senator boxer had quite a predicament. despite her political party essentially being the monopoly of her state’s government, she fell victim to being robbed in open daylightContinue reading “Grandma Robbed of “Smart Phone” and “Credibility?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”