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”
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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”
Identity Role Play Welcome: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this is the bread of affliction that our ancestors ate in the land of egypt. whoever is hungry, come eat with us! whoever is needy, come join our seder! this year we’re here; next year in the land of israel! this year we’re slaves; next year we will be free. haggadah recently, fictitious identity storiesContinue reading “Identity Role Play Welcome: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Covet Your Victims: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in houston, a horrific crime occurred. a robber, not satisfied with stealing money, picked up and slammed his victim to the concrete. the victim, a vietnamese woman sustained a severe spinal injury necessitating medical attention. a gofundme page was set up for this woman and the campaign succeeded the estimated goal. the alleged perpetrator wasContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Covet Your Victims: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Read Between The Lies: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there is a universal understanding that you run the risk of insulting an individual when you insult their group or people. comedian dave chappell, in a recent comedy special, noted that starting a comment “the” when referring to a group of people can be a recipe for disaster. left leaning commentator ana kasparian virally tweeted:Continue reading “Read Between The Lies: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 