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Sep 1, 2024, 11:51 PM

Physician, Heal Thyself

"Moshe, I've been thinking a lot about that ancient Hebrew proverb, 'Physician, heal thyself.'" "Yup, I remember that proverb. In Latin it's, Medice, cura te ipsum and Hippocrates gave that instruction to all aspiring physicians. It tells us that we...

Aug 27, 2024, 11:41 AM

Trump Learns About Tikkun Olam (Satire)

Donald opened his eyes, stretched his spine, and realized he was old. He knew this because the words that left his mouth were, "Thank you G-d for another day of life." Those were old people's words. He thought he would...

Jul 17, 2024, 5:44 AM

You got a lot of nerve to ask that question. WHY? Because you were never my friend, you watched as they laughed, harassed, and beat me. You witnessed as they poked their fingers at my eyes, forcing me to raise my...

Jul 11, 2024, 8:15 AM

The Age of Wisdom—A Poem

We live in the fingertip age where all wisdom is within reach Yet our brains detest battling thoughts For in this AI age, we fear the invader as if it were an alien created on another planet Yet our brains, those electronic...

Jul 9, 2024, 7:00 AM

They’re Too Damn Quiet

"Mort, do you know what's got me really concerned?" Joe asked as he wiped egg cream foam off of his upper lip. "No Joe, what's bothering you other than that egg cream foam hanging on your lip?" "How damn quiet the...

Jul 5, 2024, 5:24 PM

Omar, How Do We Define Victory? (Satire)

On October 5, 2023, Omar and Abdul, two Hamas gunmen, sat on green cots in a bunker buried 40 feet below a daycare center. They sat waiting for orders and constantly glanced at their cell phones for a coded...

Jul 2, 2024, 5:47 PM

Deranged Trump Syndrome

Some of the readers of my blog have accused little old me of having Deranged Trump Syndrome (DTS). Like that's a bad thing. I wear the title with pride like the Royals wear their crowns. According to my shrink,...

Jun 30, 2024, 1:37 PM

I'm reading the New Republic and I learn that Herr Trump likes to make jokes about the "ovens." Why am I not surprised? The article says that when the Donald hired a new German executive, he bragged how great the German...

May 27, 2024, 12:23 AM

What Magazine Would You Use On Stormy’s Bottom? (Humor)

As I read the transcript of Stormy's testimony in the Trump-Hush-Money trial, I slowed down when I got to the portion where Stormy spanked the Donald's tush using a Forbes magazine. I thought, "Forbes what a weird choice. Why not...

May 22, 2024, 3:52 PM

The Third Reich

As I watched the video, I unconsciously start singing and paraphrasing a Britney Spears song. "Oops I think he's done it again He's playing with our fears... He ain't that innocent" Oops, our favorite antisemitic dog whistler has done it again. Donald...

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About Me

Florida's Jewish short-story writer, speaker, film producer and retired attorney. He has authored, "A Hebraic Obsession", "The Hanukkah Bunny" and "The Greatest Gift." He produced an award-winning short film entitled, "The Stairs". Movie can be viewed online. ChatGPT says, Mort is known for his works that often explore themes of love, loss, and the human connection. Laitner has published several books , including “A Hebraic Obsession.” His writing style is characterized by its emotional depth and introspection. Laitner’s works have garnered praise for their heartfelt expression and keen insight into the human experience. Mort is in his third year as president of the South Florida Writers Association. He was a correspondent for the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel Jewish Journal.

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