Author: luke + anneris
Because I said so!
What pisses you off? Bad drivers when you’re late? Annoying colleagues, stubborn friends, or forgetful partners? Poorly designed tools, new software?… (more)
Long and Winding Road
There’s an old axiom that says you can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been. Looking at your… (more)
Your Holy Place
Much of this week’s reading is about the making of the mishkan, the portable ark, and the accoutrements for its assembly… (more)
The Zealot
This reading’s title comes from a rash and intense response to the actions of another. But in defense of zealotry (not… (more)
Learning to Listen: TorahCycle Balak
A guy’s hired to curse the Israelites. On the way his donkey refuses to go forward. He beats her; she says,… (more)
Oh So Very Close: TorahCycle Chukat
Do you remember from Psych 101 that rats on a treadmill run faster when they get closer to goal? What about… (more)
The Rebel
Getting to goal takes longer than we want. There’s lots of muttering Are we there yet? Nope. This week’s about self-sabotage…. (more)
Who’re You Kidding? TorahCycle Shelach
I watch movie violence through laced fingers. I don’t mind the faux comic-book kind but deep anger and violence turns my… (more)
The Path of Blessing
This week’s reading contains one of my favorite prayers: the Priestly Blessing. I think this prayer is at the core of… (more)
In The Wilderness
Lots of this story is set in the wilderness. Which an English major would deconstruct to the place that is wilder,… (more)