as suburbanites, my wife and i discussed the nature of human beings. if the typical city dwelling human being was dropped off to live in the wilderness, we pondered, how long would they survive? are modern humans even capable of surviving in the elements like their ancestors? the topic then shifted to dogs. i asked,Continue reading “And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Matzah Pizza Controversies, 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
with another passover comes matzah pizza controversies. the 2023, question being “could whole wheat matzah stand up to traditional matzah?” as much as the seder’s four questions were in my mind this year, there was a fifth “whole wheat” question. this year, having adopted a pre-diabetic friendly diet, regular matzah, like white bread, rice, potatoesContinue reading “Matzah Pizza Controversies, 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
If You Are Asking Why? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Emancipate yourselves from mental slaveryNone but ourselves can free our minds bob marley redemption song in the passover tradition of the four sons, that each ask questions. some people attending a seder may be thinking, “what is this to me?” the struggles of others, for many, are remote. modern slavery accounts are distant; they areContinue reading “If You Are Asking Why? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Na Na Na Na- Na Na Na Na: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
at about four years of age, i identified as batman. to support my new identity, my frugal and loving father fashioned heavy lining garbage bags to make my mask and cape. my costume was completed with a shirt which said “batman.” frugality meant there would be no utility belt or boots. my batmobile would beContinue reading “Na Na Na Na- Na Na Na Na: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Game Theory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
email scammers often have grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. these are intentional. they know smart people will not fall for their ridiculous proposals. those responding to the scams are the less bright people. the ones more likely to fall for the scam. absurdity can serve a purpose. a pitt university phd gathered both headlines andContinue reading “Game Theory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Bad Things Happen To Good People: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
prior to the most recent school shooting, i began reading mr. harold s. kushner’s “when bad things happen to good people.” while some books, you can stop and discuss a segment of the book, mr. kusher takes the reader on a quest to find answers. as such, one must reach his conclusions before being critical.Continue reading “When Bad Things Happen To Good People: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Psychic Cat’s Hot Take: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while the complete dynamics leading to the nashville school shooting tragedy will not likely be evidenced until the shooter’s manifesto is made public, the psychic cat has been proved once again to be correct. in an earlier post, our feline noted that, in the case of someone seemingly without a violent past, serious emotional eventsContinue reading “The Psychic Cat’s Hot Take: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Origins of Ideology? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
ms. jennifer bilek, journalist, in an interview linked below, discusses the origins of ideology, narratives and agendas on a particular subject. she noted how a belief system can be generated top down by powerful and wealthy people. she asserted how these individuals can bring an ideology to the general population. she contrasted it to individualsContinue reading “The Origins of Ideology? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Shut Up, Let’s Eat: Passover 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
holiday family gatherings often have moments of political fodder or social commentary. eruptions of political discourse can be as unappetizing as atomic “marror” aka bitter herbs. in the spirit of “shut up, let’s eat” philosophy of avoiding diatribes that will never result in consensus and dampen festivities, i make this post as to what topicsContinue reading “Shut Up, Let’s Eat: Passover 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Nothing Happens In Isolation- A Nashville Speculation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in nashville, a 28-year-old returned to their elementary school and committed murderous acts. it is reported that a number of individuals who knew the 28 year old commented essentially that they were in disbelief that the individual could have done should an act. dailymail.com years ago, in one of my little read posts, i discussedContinue reading “Nothing Happens In Isolation- A Nashville Speculation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”