Author Archives: howdoyoujew

I love it when a plan comes together

Posted on June 20, 2010 by howdoyoujew

I just successfully upgraded my WordPress installation, which powers this blog, to the latest version (3.0, called Thelonius – see the complete list of major WP releases, all named for jazz musicians). I did this with nary a bump, very … Continue reading →


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I did it!

Posted on February 19, 2010 by howdoyoujew

OK, in the grand scheme of things, and even in my own life, this doesn’t count as a HUGE deal, but it was an amusing distraction for a couple of days that kept my mind off much less fun things … Continue reading →


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Shabbat shalom x2

Posted on February 5, 2010 by howdoyoujew

Starting off the weekend right with a couple of outstanding drashot from two of my favorite rabbis: First, again, is Rabbi David Wolpe from Sinai Temple in LA, whose weekly Off The Pulpit I’ve mentioned before – it’s consistently inspirational … Continue reading →


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We must be doing something right.

Posted on January 31, 2010 by howdoyoujew

Earlier this evening, after a terrific day that started with our amazing music class with the fabulous Ms. Laura and continued with a fantastic get-together with our awesome chavurah (including you, Bernsteins! See you soon!) at Fanuel St. Park, my … Continue reading →


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This evening.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by howdoyoujew

Note: We are all fine. 1. If, while a passenger in a motor vehicle, you ever find yourself in a position to have a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck hop into your lap, say, “No, thank you!” 2. If you … Continue reading →


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Starting the new year with a surprise

Posted on January 1, 2010 by howdoyoujew

Now that the surprise has been sprung, I can reveal the details and dispense with the mystery. This morning I posted a new year’s greeting on Facebook from “an undisclosed location,” predictably prompting some of my friends to make veiled … Continue reading →


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Holiday Greeting

Posted on December 25, 2009 by howdoyoujew

I was inspired to post this to Facebook earlier tonight, and I think Wil Wheaton had something to do with it: Merry Christmas to all*, and to all a good night! (*Some restrictions apply, see your spiritual advisor for details. … Continue reading →


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The Drop-out agenda

Posted on September 8, 2009 by howdoyoujew

Having read the text of President Obama’s speech to the nation’s schoolchildren, I am all set to listen to it (streaming live behind me at my desk on a secondary workstation). I am also all set to hear someone – … Continue reading →


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Posted on August 22, 2009 by howdoyoujew

Sitting with my wife @ Padres game, kids @ home w/ grandma & grandpa. Saturday night in San Diego. Life is good. via Ping.fm Posted via web from Yiftach’s posterous


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Untitled

Posted on August 21, 2009 by howdoyoujew

Social Media on my mind as I set up the redesigned SDSU Career Services site and link to our FB and Twitter presences… Rollout by Sep. 1! via Ping.fm Posted via web from Yiftach’s posterous


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