Rick Lupert
@ricklupert.bsky.social
Poet. Fan of cats, pizza, and Addie.
Getting a head start on dinner and thought I'd save time by taking the photo first. Delicious!
September 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Getting a head start on dinner and thought I'd save time by taking the photo first. Delicious!
We’re almost at the end of the Torah and Moses is on his last speech. He’s going out with a song. We’d better listen. #torah #poetry #haazinu @jewishjournal Read the text at JewishPoetry.net
September 15, 2026 at 10:51 PM
We’re almost at the end of the Torah and Moses is on his last speech. He’s going out with a song. We’d better listen. #torah #poetry #haazinu @jewishjournal Read the text at JewishPoetry.net
1923 came to live in our house today.
September 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
1923 came to live in our house today.
I saw the headline “Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?” But the article was behind a paywall, so I’m just going to take my chances.
September 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I saw the headline “Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?” But the article was behind a paywall, so I’m just going to take my chances.
An invitation to the community ahead of services. Shana Tova!
September 11, 2026 at 9:24 PM
An invitation to the community ahead of services. Shana Tova!
Avinu Malkeinu is one of the most central texts we say during the High Holy Days. Here’s my take on it in this new poem. May your new year be sweet. Shana Tova. jewishjournal.com/judaism/3919... #highholydays #roshhashana #avinumalkeinu @jewishjournal
Avinu Malkeinu — A New Poem
Know before whom you stand. They are goldmines. They are every possibility.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Avinu Malkeinu is one of the most central texts we say during the High Holy Days. Here’s my take on it in this new poem. May your new year be sweet. Shana Tova. jewishjournal.com/judaism/3919... #highholydays #roshhashana #avinumalkeinu @jewishjournal
If Apple was going to start pre-orders for the new iPhone on Rosh Hashanah morning, they could have at least made the phone colors apple red and honey gold.
September 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
If Apple was going to start pre-orders for the new iPhone on Rosh Hashanah morning, they could have at least made the phone colors apple red and honey gold.
Not only am I for mail-in voting, but I think we should have mail-in jury duty.
September 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Not only am I for mail-in voting, but I think we should have mail-in jury duty.
As we come close to the end of this year’s Torah reading cycle, I’m reminded all the words we speak go into the ears of people who deserve the very best. Know before whom you stand. #torah #poetry #nitzavim #vayeilech @jewishjournal. jewishjournal.com/judaism/3917...
Know Before Whom You Stand — A poem for Parsha Nitzavim-Vayeilech
Know before whom you stand. They are goldmines. They are every possibility.
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September 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
As we come close to the end of this year’s Torah reading cycle, I’m reminded all the words we speak go into the ears of people who deserve the very best. Know before whom you stand. #torah #poetry #nitzavim #vayeilech @jewishjournal. jewishjournal.com/judaism/3917...
It’s never too late to learn another language.
September 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
It’s never too late to learn another language.
Look people, all I’ve been saying this whole time is… Sorry, I forgot where I was going with this.
September 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Look people, all I’ve been saying this whole time is… Sorry, I forgot where I was going with this.
Due to a miscommunication at the dealership, I accidentally bought an eclectic car.
August 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Due to a miscommunication at the dealership, I accidentally bought an eclectic car.
My new book of Torah portion poems, "Begin the Beget," just got its first 5-star review! (Though I'd understand if you were drawn to Sinatra's Begin the Beguine based on these search results.)
August 30, 2026 at 11:43 PM
My new book of Torah portion poems, "Begin the Beget," just got its first 5-star review! (Though I'd understand if you were drawn to Sinatra's Begin the Beguine based on these search results.)
Life is a never-ending series of impossible decisions.
August 29, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Life is a never-ending series of impossible decisions.
Could Jonathan Fong have found a more delicious-looking image to accompany my poem for this week's text? #torah #poetry @jewishjournal #kitavo jewishjournal.com/judaism/3914...
When You Come (to dinner) — A poem for Parsha Ki Tavo
We went to dinner the other night, and when we asked if we could bring anything, they said no, but if you want, you could bring dessert or fruit...
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August 27, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Could Jonathan Fong have found a more delicious-looking image to accompany my poem for this week's text? #torah #poetry @jewishjournal #kitavo jewishjournal.com/judaism/3914...
I test-drove a self-driving car, and I’m not sure why I even needed to be there.
August 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I test-drove a self-driving car, and I’m not sure why I even needed to be there.
When You Go Out To War — A poem for Parsha Ki Teitzei
When you go out to war, be nice.
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August 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I was about to post something really funny, but then my cats gathered, and I insisted I feed them. Sorry, check in with you tomorrow.
August 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
I was about to post something really funny, but then my cats gathered, and I insisted I feed them. Sorry, check in with you tomorrow.
The miracles of creation continue to amaze me.
August 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The miracles of creation continue to amaze me.
The miracles of creation continue to amaze me.
August 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The miracles of creation continue to amaze me.
Catonday! Tiger built a pillow fort!
August 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Catonday! Tiger built a pillow fort!
I came across a recipe for "Assassin's Spaghetti." I'm not sure I'm qualified to make or eat this.
August 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I came across a recipe for "Assassin's Spaghetti." I'm not sure I'm qualified to make or eat this.