it’s friday, the end of a week like no other for those in los angeles. a car culture society’s consciousness has been rocked. the life lesson has been felt and appreciated: common everyday occurrences can become life changing events. this concept has been with me for years. my practice of law can involve simple normalContinue reading “Thou Shalt Give a Hug: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Why Everyone Should Love Chris: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And he went ahead of them and prostrated himself to the ground seven times, until he came close to his brother. And Esau ran toward him and embraced him, and he fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. genesis 33:3-4 the bible addressed ugly confrontations, such as mr. will smith’s slapping presenterContinue reading “Why Everyone Should Love Chris: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
She Manned Up: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in liverpool england, a small act of kindness offered a better world vision: a trans woman graciously agreed to be counted for a good cause. counting to ten, in jewish ritual practice, is something that is obsessive compulsive. orthodox jewish law requires 10 men as a quorum in order to conduct formal religious services. whileContinue reading “She Manned Up: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Eating For the Perplexed? Reflections on Hot Dog Dominance: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of humanity’s greatest competitive eaters, joey chestnut, made history in the park dedicated to one of humanity’s greatest minds. this fourth of july, at the nathan’s hot dog eating contest, mr. chestnut nailed a patriotic 76 tally. a new record and a 14th title. mr. chestnut, perhaps the last remaining figure of american greatness,Continue reading “Eating For the Perplexed? Reflections on Hot Dog Dominance: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A God Dog Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Story
it was an old blind dog on its last paw of life. this arthritis airdale terrier spent most of its days laying down. its owner, a forensic psychiatrist, would bring the dog to work. this psychiatrist reported on one of my legal cases. occasionally, i would depose the doctor. a deposition is an informal courtContinue reading “A God Dog Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
Denying, Lying, and Surviving: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
sexual assault survivors confront many issues when their assailant is a medical professional. sexual assaults occurring during the course of a medical examination or procedure can be exceedingly complicated. medical examinations and procedures involving private parts can be extremely evasive and uncomfortable. even when done properly, these examinations and procedures can be painful and emotionallyContinue reading “Denying, Lying, and Surviving: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Some People Act Like Grown Ups, He Did, He Made the Movie: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
adam sandler just had his greatest acting moment. sorry, happy gilmore bobby boucher in “waterboy” and billy madison can’t compare adam sandler’s award winning performance was in real life, being yourself. he was with his daughter and he, unlike other parents, acted like an adult. an adam sandler ihop restaurant appearance went viral. he wentContinue reading “Some People Act Like Grown Ups, He Did, He Made the Movie: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Most Important Passage In The Bible
this is my personal choice of the most important bible passage. genesis 3:17, “cursed be the ground for your sake; with toil shall you eat of it all the days of your life. and it will cause thorns and thistles to grow for you, and you shall eat the herbs of the field. with theContinue reading “The Most Important Passage In The Bible”
An Old Testament WWE Wrestlemania? Jacob vs. God: Was It Really a Smackdown or a Life Saving Divine Intervention? A Lesson in the Key to Mending Damaged Relationships. A Must Read.
one of the patriarchs of the bible, jacob, was on his way to return home after his long residence with his father-in-law. he was in fear of a confrontation with his brother esau due to the fact that he had stolen esau’s birthright. while jacob was in fear, he also had become prosperous. he hadContinue reading “An Old Testament WWE Wrestlemania? Jacob vs. God: Was It Really a Smackdown or a Life Saving Divine Intervention? A Lesson in the Key to Mending Damaged Relationships. A Must Read.”
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