Author Archives: captaincliff

It’s not always clear to me why I choose to give a certain peace pipe or sacred box to someone. If I know the person’s spirit animal or totem then it’s sort of a no-brainer. Other times it seems just part … Continue reading →

  My Dad was like an M and M candy and also was a great lover of jelly beans. He used to smell like Old Spice aftershave until he switched to Obsession by Calvin Klein. Although he was only 5’8” … Continue reading →

  If the Dalai Lama ever played dodgeball, I would bet dollars to donuts he would have been good at it. If you’re old enough you probably remember dodgeball from your childhood school . It’s the anxiety provoking “sport” in … Continue reading →

MOJO N. 1. Self-confidence, Self-assuredness. As in the basis for believing in oneself in a trying situation or life in general. Esp. in the context of a contest or display of bravery/skill such as going into battle,etc. 2. Good luck … Continue reading →

12 Things Bro-Dad Hates Right Now and One He Likes (DragonCon) Posted on September 18, 2013 by captaincliff   When I was young I remember hearing older adults complain about the “good old days”. I also remember thinking they were “old fogies” … Continue reading →

Warning:  If you happen to be 1) Jewish and neurotic 2) prone to having bouts of anxiety and/or 3) tend to be a hypochondriac, do NOT do what I did last nite. I watched Monsters Inside Me (MIM) on Animal … Continue reading →

 Ye Olde Guest Blog Written by my son Eli’s beautiful gf, Ashley who is converting to Judaism on October 1st. One big point for the Tribe.  Woop woop! What I Believe:  I believe that humans are the creators of God … Continue reading →

  When I was young I remember hearing older adults kvetch and complain about the “good old days”. I also remember thinking they were “old fogies” who didn’t have a frickin’ clue. They didn’t “get” the Beatles, Pink Floyd, astrology, … Continue reading →

Around this time of year, the High Holy Days, we are instructed to take even more time then usual to reflect and consider what it takes to heal ourselves, our community, and the world at large. Many shared issues are … Continue reading →