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October 19, 2018
Quoting: To Err is Human
A student of Rabbi Nochum Zev Ziv once erred in the pronunciation of a word when publicly repeating the Amidah prayer. Someone pointed out the correct pronunciation, and the student repeated the word accurately. However, the student became confused and nervous and made many more errors. After the prayers, Rabbi Nochum Zev approached him and […]
October 18, 2018
DVD Film Review: Black Panther
Okay, so last night, I watched Black Panther (2018) and loved it. Actually, for me, picking up the main themes wasn’t difficult at all, and yes it is more than just another superhero story. It’s both the epic tale of a new King who is struggling to determine the direction of his nation, and a […]
Quoting: Seeing the Other Side of the Story
Seeing things from the other person’s point of view has a profound effect on our emotional health, since the totality of how we relate to others is dependent on this concept. When you master the ability to view others as they see themselves, you will gain the love of everyone. Today, think of someone you […]
October 17, 2018
A New Home for Diablo
“Bubbe! Baby chickies!” The enthusiastic three-year-old girl let go of her grandmother’s hand and ran over to the heated glass enclosure. She pressed her palms and nose against it and then pulled back. “It’s hot, Bubbe.” “It’s okay to look, but don’t scare them, Dani.” The sixty-year-old bent over and put her hand gently on […]
I am a Dad
“All I want is to see my son, Constable.” “I perfectly understand. However, you must understand that scaling the tower is a dangerous. I must ask that you come down with me.” “I’ve made my point and appreciate your compassion.” Timothy Briggs looked as four men pulled the banner stating “Equal rights for fathers. Change […]
Quoting: Understand the Sources of Anger
Have compassion on people who become angry easily. The person may have negative feelings about himself. By understanding the source of his anger, you will be able to deal with him more effectively. As regards yourself, if you have chronic feelings of guilt or inadequacy, you are apt to lose your temper easily. For this […]
October 16, 2018
Movie Review of “Thor: Ragnarok”
I watched Thor: Ragnarok (2017) last week and loved it. It wasn’t the perfect film, but of the three “Thor” movies, it was clearly the best. Things I Liked I really liked the dynamic, both between Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and between Thor and Banner (although, in a way, it’s the […]
Melting
“Why are you doing this to me?” Charlotte was terrified as she felt herself slowly dissolving. Where was she? How had she gotten here? “I promise, it’s for the best.” His voice was soothing, melodic, and sensual. His touch…she could feel hands, but not hands, caressing her body, touching her everywhere, probing every part of […]
Quoting: Asking for Forgiveness
For some people, the most difficult thing in the world is to ask for forgiveness. If you find it difficult to ask for forgiveness, visualize yourself asking for forgiveness. Mentally see yourself approaching someone and saying, “I am sorry that I caused you pain. Please forgive me.” Rerun this picture in your mind over and […]
October 15, 2018
On Elizabeth Warren, DNA Tests, and Native American Heritage
As many of you know, I’ve gotten “political” on this blog from time to time, and have occasionally taken criticism for it. Fair enough. If I couldn’t take a little criticism, I should probably stick to safe subjects such as cute kitty videos. Thus, we come to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D – Mass) statements that […]
