As a criminal prosecutor I worked on a murder case where the victim was a homeless man. The witnesses were a group of ten homeless men who lived under an overpass on the Santa Ana River in Orange County. Their lifestyle was unique and interesting. The men banded together. They each received a monthly check … Continue reading A Unique Homeless Lifestyle – Partying with Social Security Disability Checks
I shall never forget a “Dear Abbey” letter I read in 1960’s. It went like this: Dear Abbey: "A few weeks after the birth of our daughter, she became very ill. The doctors said she was allergic to my cigarette smoke. If I continued to smoke in her presence, it could kill her. "I tried to … Continue reading Dear Abby: The Chain Smoker’s Tragic Letter
Orange County police departments love to hire LDS returned missionaries. They are mature and seasoned. They have a balanced outlook on life. They can handle hardship and discouragement. They get along with people. They aren't easily corrupted by sex, alcohol, or drugs. They are sober and law abiding In short, LDS returned missionaries are just about everything a … Continue reading Law Enforcement’s Secret Weapon — Bilingual Returned LDS Missionaries
At seven feet wide, the tiny home in Alexandria, Virginia is the narrowest house in America. It was built in 1830, out of spite, by the owner of the adjacent houses, to keep people from using his vacant parcel as a cut-through and alleyway. (Stories and Articles: http://www.londonedition.net)
Here is a famous poetic death sentence from a real hanging judge in the New Mexico Territory in the 1800’s. “Jose Manuel Miguel Xavier Gonzales, in a few short weeks it will be spring. The snows of winter will flee away, the ice will vanish, and the air will become soft and balmy. In short, … Continue reading Famous Poetic Death Sentence From a Real Hanging Judge
(Post Script to previous article: "Extreme Spite: Man spent 19 years in a Israeli prison rather than agree to a divorce.") This phrase "cutting off one's nose to spite one's face," means “to do something that is meant to harm someone else, but also harms the person who does it.” The suggested origin of this … Continue reading Origin of: “Cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face”
“Spite”: "deliberately trying to hurt someone, even when there is nothing to gain, and even when it involves harm to self." Ultra-Orthodox Wedding Orthodox Wedding In 1986, a Jewish couple were married in an orthodox ceremony is Israel. They were married for nine years, and they had four children together. Marriage Nightmare The husband was … Continue reading “Extreme Spite” — The Man Who Willfully Spent 19 Years in an Israeli Prison Rather Than Agree to Divorce
"I read him the riot act," means "a stern reprimand or warning of consequences." Riots of 2020 In 2020, the gatherings in Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis, turned to into violence and looting. At some point the police make the announcement: “This has been declared a riot. Disperse immediately or you will be arrested.” The crowd … Continue reading Recent Riots & History of “Read the Riot Act”
After he sacrificed everything for the success of the Revolution, his loyalty was maligned because he was a Jew. One little known hero of the American Revolution was Haym Salomon. He was a financial hero, who sacrificed everything for the cause of liberty. Revolutions and their armies cost money. The poor thirteen colonies were going … Continue reading Jewish Hero of the American Revolution: Haym Salomon
In our prayers, we often ask God to: “Make it rain.” “Stop the rain.” “Stop the draught.”“Stop the flood.” “Heal the sick.”“Bless the refreshments.” “Bless the sick and afflicted.”And on and on .... Sometimes we treat God like our butler, errand boy, or cosmic concierge. We constantly ask Him for "favors" and "blessings." We often ask Him to … Continue reading God is Not Our Butler!
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