Are Nathan Chen’s Detractors Reality Or Just Noise: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

olympic champions’ stories often begin at an early age with golden dreams. nathan chen started his olympian trek at three years of age. living near the winter olympic site at salt lake city, utah, he developed his taste for medals at some of those facilities. mr. chen’s story is the classic chinese family desiring theirContinue reading “Are Nathan Chen’s Detractors Reality Or Just Noise: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Super (Life) Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the ultimate life goal was cemented in my early teens. the goal was not a profession, winning some award, or having an athletic achievement. it was to have a family and become a parent. being awkward and unusual, this endeavor was a daunting task. over coming shyness to ask some one out, actually getting aContinue reading “The Super (Life) Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Hesitancy Is No Justification To Ignore Scientific Proof: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a new scientific study is out. natural immunity can offer better protection than vaccination. if this is the case, why aren’t policy makers using science to make decisions? historians will look at this scientific fact about the covid-19 pandemic to recall this as a time when scientific truth as a basis for public policy wasContinue reading “Hesitancy Is No Justification To Ignore Scientific Proof: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Last Defining Act of a Great Life? Ten Commandments’ Tale

a 99 year-old new yorker was struck and killed while crossing a street in his wheelchair. did this final event define this man’s life? the new york mayor tweeted that “we owe it to his memory to make our streets safe for all new yorkers.” really? this 99 year-old will be remembered for more importantContinue reading “The Last Defining Act of a Great Life? Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Sight As A Source of Spiritual Blindness? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

rebbe menachem schneerson blessed and advised countless individuals. .for many, the rebbe was beyond mere mortal. recognized as a historical religious figure, the rebbe held court with people individually as he handed out his famous dollar bills. the procession was a diversity of the young, the old, the sick, the healthy, the weak, the powerful,Continue reading “Sight As A Source of Spiritual Blindness? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

When A Black Mother Refused To Let Her Son Become History: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

while i never met my client’s mother, she influenced my entire life and career. she defined decision-making, courage, love, the practice of medicine, and dissent. my now deceased client shared with me the story of when he suffered from a life threatening brain bleed condition. he was taken to a local los angeles county hospital.Continue reading “When A Black Mother Refused To Let Her Son Become History: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A “Maus”terpiece Move? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

jewish community leaders vary from the spiritual to the practical. the world jewish congress is a practical body which has a unique president, mr. ronald lauder. mr. lauder is a no nonsense billionaire who is not afraid to take use his checkbook to make a moral point. mr. lauder is becoming an “amazon book store”Continue reading “A “Maus”terpiece Move? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Political Pundit Suffering from a Severe Adverse Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

mr. james carville, democratic political strategist may be the “poster boy” for severe adverse reactions to the covid-19 vaccines. no. the covid-19 vaccine did not make him bald. he already was. no. the covid-19 vaccine did not make him ugly. he also already was. the covid-19 vaccine may have given him a plethora of symptomsContinue reading “A Political Pundit Suffering from a Severe Adverse Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Thou Shalt Not Roll On The Sabbath: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

cult film classic fictional character walter sobchak, in “the big lebowski,” profanely ranted an explanation as to why he did not bowl on the sabbath. sans expletives, he stated that he was “shomer shabbas.” “shomer shabbas” translates to one who guards the sabbath. mr. sobeck’s exchange was as follows: “walter sobchak: i told those f***sContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Roll On The Sabbath: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Learning Moment on The Art of Conversation: Facts, Opinions and Judgment for Non-Lawyers: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

people often hate having conversations with lawyers. why? because they know how to win arguments. this blog post will assist “non-lawyers” on why lawyers win, how they too can be a “winner,” and share the “teaching moment. ” lawyers are taught to understand the fundamentals of fact, opinion and judgment. a justice system designed toContinue reading “A Learning Moment on The Art of Conversation: Facts, Opinions and Judgment for Non-Lawyers: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”