The Times They Are A’ Changin Bob Dylan Since my last Blogging Tips’ post, much has changed. Thus, before year’s end, I felt it was time to offer up some reflections and recommendations. For those unfamiliar with my background, I began with a professional blog which eventually became a nationally recognized. I then took onContinue reading “Blogging Tips 2025”
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Between Yahwism and Judaism: A Review & Critique
May you live in interesting times Author Yonatan Adler’s prequel to his Origins of Judaism entitled Between Yahwism and Judaism explores a pre-Judaistic period. His new book examines the period immediately prior to the emergence of widespread Torah adherence in antiquity. In Origins, Professor Adler opined that the Levant’s popular Torah practice began during theContinue reading “Between Yahwism and Judaism: A Review & Critique”
Going Postal at the Department of Motor Vehicles? A September to Remember
A mundane banking transaction became troubling. My longtime bank teller succumbed to a bout of prosopagnosia. My drivers’ license had expired and I was sans identification. She could not recognize me. I became a non-entity. Despite ample funds, the transfer would have to wait. We laughed. The next day, I went on-line to obtain aContinue reading “Going Postal at the Department of Motor Vehicles? A September to Remember”
We Had a Chance, And Then We Didn’t
For the loser now will be later to win for the times they are a-changin Bob Dylan Our community’s Fourth of July annual dog pageant was met with great anticipation. Would this be the year that our Yorkie, a two-time loser, take the prize? While she has no repertoire of tricks- in fact none- sheContinue reading “We Had a Chance, And Then We Didn’t”
June’s Micro-Postal Moment of Bliss
“All creative work is derivative” Nina Paley Thanks to the great artist Nina Paley, I consider myself a creator. After exploring through others’ work, hopefully I am able to produce a new derivative nugget. The reality is that inventive tools and past accumulated knowledge fuel creative work. Blogging solo also involves another level of creativity.Continue reading “June’s Micro-Postal Moment of Bliss”
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”
The Author’s Mind: A Shavuot Thought
The Shavuot Holiday celebrates the receipt of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavuot also offers a moment to reflect upon scripture’s authorship. While Biblical Scholars focus on the textual sources, an analysis of the author’s mindset brings appreciation of the book’s utility. Writing Great writing connects to the audience. How can a text over 2000Continue reading “The Author’s Mind: A Shavuot Thought”
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 Ten Commandments Project 