proverbs are the elusive “pro.” is it because people don’t want to use the incorrect one? or, is it because they reveal our failure to take heed to wisdom that is over two thousand years old? in ancient times, middle eastern societies collected wisdom. short sentences with wise words had value and provided direction inContinue reading “The “Pro” You Can’t Talk About: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Do We Count? The Portion Mishpatim: A Ten Commandment’s Tale
do we count? in the present day, there are a lot of people that don’t count; individuals with severe substance abuse problems, homeless, and those solely dependent on living off of government handouts are among them. members of wealthy families whose existence is dependent upon family money, and adults choosing to spend their days andContinue reading “Do We Count? The Portion Mishpatim: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my law school alma mater events religiously has school officials and dignitaries preaching the commitment to social justice. mere justice, however, is never mentioned. those within the united states’ legal system are attempting to overreach their role in society. laws and legal systems are meant to administer justice. rather, they have taken the position thatContinue reading “Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Make Others Uncomfortable? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
approximately 50 years ago, my elementary school had a brilliant janitor. in mark twain-ish style, he conned a number young boys to spend their recess and lunch periods cleaning the campus. he armed these children with brushes and dust pans. they merrily kept this westside public school clean. fridays were the big payoff. the crewContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Make Others Uncomfortable? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Book of Hannah? A New Year’s Reaction
i must confess. youtube reaction videos drive me crazy. for some reason, youtube thinks that I am intersested in watching people, who supposedly never heard all time great songs or classic movies, offer their first time reactions to amazing songs and movies. i wonder, “what rocks have these people been living under?” as annoying asContinue reading “The Book of Hannah? A New Year’s Reaction”
The “Woke” Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
is there a moses of the “woke” world”? from the heights of cyberspace and in the land of the world wide web, did writer mr. dan cummings come down with two samsung galaxy tablets and present them to the children of wokeness? where the keyboarding of the “woke” gods brought to mr. cummings to clickContinue reading “The “Woke” Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Programming Needs Prejudice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i grew up during the inception of reality tv. in the beginning, reality tv was exciting. it was spontaneous. the producers, who were working in uncharted waters, could not necessarily control the situation. it was a departure from the traditional programming, i.e. situation comedy or cop shows. tv, however, intends to deliver both therapy, asContinue reading “When Programming Needs Prejudice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern times, the word “justice” has been replaced with the word “social justice.” are they the same? upon my frequent visits to my former law school, “social justice” is often referenced in speeches concerning the school’s goals and aspirations. “justice” for justice’s sake, is never mentioned. this week’s torah portion, shoftim, offers historic pronouncementsContinue reading “A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Paul Pelosi The New George Floyd? A Madd(ening) Press Release: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
You shall commit no injustice in judgment; you shall not favor a poor person or respect a great man; you shall judge your fellow with righteousness. leviticus 19:15 a component of george floydism is to somehow take someone who has committed a bad act and to turn them into a saint. in mr. floyd’s case,Continue reading “Paul Pelosi The New George Floyd? A Madd(ening) Press Release: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Sight of Blood! A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Almighty God! Thou hast chosen me in Thy mercy to watch over the life and death of Thy creatures. I now apply myself to my profession. Support me in this great task so that it may benefit mankind, for without Thy help not even the least thing will succeed. daily prayer of a physician theContinue reading “The Sight of Blood! A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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