Ki Teitzei: Bad Boys

“A question is due to knowing too little, to a desire to know more; a problem is often due to knowing too much.” Abraham J. Heschel The Torah’s controversial “bad boy” passage in the Portion Ki Teitzei fortuitously came. Within the past month, I had began reading two books on point. Abraham J. Heschel’s “WhoContinue reading “Ki Teitzei: Bad Boys”

A “May Day”with The Two Dummies: Going Postal In…You Know the Month

May’s postal panic arose from a tale of two dummies. Last month, two very real ducks and landed me in hot water. While intended to be an excellent vehicle illustrating the expertise controversy, the story led to some unintended consequences. The Expert The study of expertise was part of my undergraduate studies. There is someContinue reading “A “May Day”with The Two Dummies: Going Postal In…You Know the Month”

Postal In April

In April, both Passover and professional obligations limited blog opportunities. Blogging frustration, as anticipated, occurred; in Abril, a “poquito problema” arose con Artificial Intelligence. AI programs, like most software, requires updates. The Jetpak Feedback Program had a problem. It evolved into a cruel and unkind program. Only those into S&M and B&D embraced the existingContinue reading “Postal In April”

March Madness, Going Postal In the Most Foolish of Ways

Damn you Mr. Allen Estrin! The “damn”, however, is not full-throated. He deserves a modicum of blame for this March’s “going postal” moment. For those unaware, Mr. Estrin is a co-founder of PragerU. His expert understanding of the entertainment industry transformed a stagnant social media venture into a raging success. One of his suggestions launchedContinue reading “March Madness, Going Postal In the Most Foolish of Ways”

Gonzo Journalism?

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! John Belushi, Animal House Actor Bill Murray recently blasted renown journalist Bob Woodward. The Ghostbuster literally to his proton pack accelerator to incinerate Woodward’s book Wired. Mr. Woodward reported on Murray’s fellow Saturday Night Live Cast Member and friend, John Belushi. Mr. Murray, distressedContinue reading “Gonzo Journalism?”

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 Ultimate Recline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

That in all other nightssome eat and drink sitting with others reclining,but on this night, we are all reclining? mah nishtanah a blogging challenge on a limited topic is relevant material. the blog’s goal of making ancient topics appreciated is to find contemporary events that elucidate them. thus, it took a man going into outerContinue reading “The Ultimate Recline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Brilliant Mind’s $1.00 Ploy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

remarkable people take the game of life to a higher level. these individuals have the power to take others along with them for a ride. in this instance, one’s simple act was actually one of great complexity. was it the vision of a great leader? the lubavitcher rebbe, menachem mendel schneerson, in the 1980s, famouslyContinue reading “A Brilliant Mind’s $1.00 Ploy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Brother Can You Spare A Hand? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

everyday people’s bravery, graciousness and heroism is inspirational. sometimes, they can literally lend a hand. drama in the state of maine occurred when, according to reports, “a man who stumbled down the street while carrying his own severed arm..[and]… was saved by two public workers who saw him and happened to be trained in theContinue reading “Brother Can You Spare A Hand? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”