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Share Typically, since he was never the world’s most obliging guy, Jerry Lee Lewis’s October 28 death occurred just I was getting my teeth into RJ Smith’s Chuck Berry bio, reviewing which wore me out—I’d already written so much about the guy. So I never found the opportunity to even namecheck Jerry Lee. But with the Chuck job out of the way I thought I might as well take a look at what documentation was available in the vicinity of the ‘50s rock and roll course I taught at NYU in 2016.

The Cutting Room Floor By Jerusalem Demsas The process of writing an article — even a short one — requires leaving a lot out. And when I receive counter-arguments or thoughts I haven’t yet considered after publication, there isn’t a natural way to engage with it. Until now. ncG1vNJzZmirpZfAta3CpGWcp51kjaux0a6qmqSVorGmudKaqg%3D%3D

This week, I was a part of the Democracy Summit at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was a great event, and a lot of people turned out to hear my thoughts. I’m always blown away by things like this. I never could have imagined that my life would have taken me in this direction. They didn’t want me for my jokes. They wanted me for my thoughts on democracy.

READ.LOOK.THINK. is an email newsletter for writers and readers by London-based Australian novelist Jessica Stanley. Sent out every three or four weeks, each edition links to scores of essays, books, recipes, podcasts, interiors and more. Just keep readingncG1vNJzZmiilajAqq%2FArKuappyaxm%2B%2F1JuqrZmToHuku8xo

Here to share my culinary musings. Ill teach you what I know through story, recipes, and helpful tips. I cook from the heart, ill spill it out here for you. Soy latina, a personal chef, mother, surfer, and joy ambassador. By Jessica Monty · Launched 4 months agoNo thanksncG1vNJzZmiilajAqq%2FApqanrKljwLau0q2YnKNemLyuew%3D%3D

I first fell in love with Kate Kennedy’s work when I listened to her EXCELLENT series on Rachel Hollis on her beloved pop culture podcast, Be There In Five. I’ve written about Hollis both here and in my book, and Kate’s analysis was critical to me sorting through my thinking on toxic positivity, the myth of meritocracy, and American individualism as it pertains to Hollis and other self-help gurus. Talking momfluencers with Kate was easily one of my favorite podcast gigs during book promo.

Jesus’ genealogies are frequently said to be irreconcilable. They are not. They are an invitation to delve deeply into the history of both Israel and her Messiah, intended not to mystify but to edify. Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedThe New Testament attributes two different genealogies to Jesus. One is found in the Gospel of Matthew, the other in the Gospel of Luke. These genealogies have long been a point of contention among adherents of Christianity and Judaism.

What did Jesus look like? For a lot of people in my circles, this question is usually answered in the negative. He wasn’t white. He didn’t have chestnut curls. He didn’t have blue eyes, beautiful abs or straight teeth. People who say these things are correct, but they sometimes say it with such smarmy condescension that it’s hard to care.  In 2024, I think most normal Christians are probably aware that Jesus didn’t actually look like Prequel Obi-Wan.

It seems obvious to conservatives that Jews should figure out that in politics their friends are conservatives. Conservatives support Israel and oppose the social justice activists who have a negative regard for Jews. Jews should see conservatives as allies to be cultivated. Why aren’t more Jews receptive to this idea? One reason that most Jews are reluctant to move right is that they have what I call Christophobia. This is not a fear of Christ.