Thou Shall Not Say %#^@? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

foolish stories sometimes have important messages. humanity’s corruptive influence at a “wildlife park” is this story’s subject. it wasn’t a story of animal cruelty. arguably, it was something worse. in 2020, an english wildlife park became infested with f-bombs dropping from the sky. certain of the park’s winged residents were acting in a foul manner.Continue reading “Thou Shall Not Say %#^@? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

She Honored Her Father With a Treatise and Ended Up With A Faceplant: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

parents often cross the “common sense” line. in this story, the unwritten rule of “parent-child” confidentiality was broken. apparently a private communication made public became the source of family embarrassment and controversy. perhaps, a loving daughter gave herself and self-inflicted face plant. parents have a superpower over their children: the power to embarrass them atContinue reading “She Honored Her Father With a Treatise and Ended Up With A Faceplant: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Comment That Was Both Despicable and Correct: Venue Means Everything: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

if i was the new york criminal court judge on the matter, public defender sarah burleson would have been asked to approach the bench. i would have demanded her to apologize to the court, to the victim, to the victim’s family, and to the people of new york, for the comment she made. if iContinue reading “The Comment That Was Both Despicable and Correct: Venue Means Everything: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

I Vaccinated My Child From Failure: A Ten Commandment’s Story

per the center of disease control, a vaccine is “a product that stimulates a person’s immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the person from that disease.” “vaccines are usually administered through needle injections, but can also be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose. ” vaccinating a child from failureContinue reading “I Vaccinated My Child From Failure: A Ten Commandment’s Story”

Theft’s Impact On Children: A Ten Commandments’ Story

it was the late 70’s, and chuck mangione’s instrumental “feel so good” was on the radio. it was a special jazz song played with a unique instrument, the flugelhorn. as a high school jazz trumpet player, i dreamed of getting a flugelhorn just like mr. mangione’s. i was able buy a used horn. it wasContinue reading “Theft’s Impact On Children: A Ten Commandments’ Story”

Introduction to the “Smashing Tablets” Award: The Father’s Day Nomination: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“now it came to pass when he drew closer to the camp and saw the calf and the dances, that moses’ anger was kindled, and he flung the tablets from his hands, shattering them at the foot of the mountain.” exodus 32:19 we are, at times, in disbelief of what we see in this world.Continue reading “Introduction to the “Smashing Tablets” Award: The Father’s Day Nomination: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

NY School Chancellor Makes No Bueno Decision Concerning an Unprincipled Principal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

public school principals exert tremendous power over both employees and students. principals can impact both parents and children. principals act on both matters of discipline to class assignment which can impact a child’s academic trajectory. likewise, principal can impact both teachers and school staff. principals have the power to subject to them to discipline, unfavorableContinue reading “NY School Chancellor Makes No Bueno Decision Concerning an Unprincipled Principal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Movie Recommendation for Teens: How to Live a Life of Excellence and Happiness

when you want to know about life, you go to a rabbi, a priest, an iman? wrong! you go to a sushi chef. not just any sushi chef, you go to the world’s best sushi chef. you go to jiro. as awesome as his sushi must be, he life story is as well. while onlyContinue reading “Movie Recommendation for Teens: How to Live a Life of Excellence and Happiness”

Hear O’ Minor: “Listen”

in the torah. god makes a big point about people listening. one of torah’s most important sentences begins “hear o’ israel.” deuteronomy 6:4. it is the pronouncement of the one god and is known as the “shema.” through jewish religious services, it is repeated many times. perhaps, it is because god knows that humanity hasContinue reading “Hear O’ Minor: “Listen””