Wisdom Biscuit

What’s in a name?

I loved the title WISDOM BISCUIT. It fit what I was thought I was doing… giving people something:

  • good for you
  • tasty
  • satisfying

Jane never liked the name.

She was right. It’s cute and ditracts from the importance of the message.

So, I’m retiring WISDOM BISCUIT – and keeping Religion Outside The Box.

Next, to convince FaceBook to change the name of the group here.

With love, 
Rabbi Brian
 
rabbi_brian@rotb.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving Enemies

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Oh, Honey.

Fall, 2025 I’m sitting in my favorite chair in the living room. The sky is getting darker. It’s almost dusk. I check the time: 4:40 p.m. The dark starts early these days. Especially in the Pacific Northwest. I make a mental note to take my vitamin D in the morning. ✧✧✧ Most weeks I get a bit panicked that I

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It’s o.k. to seek love.

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