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And the greatest of these is love... or is it pride.

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SIKE issa freebee.  I was gonna write a blog but I spent all weekends partying with IB kids/ jews or working.  I filmed my groups Canterbury tales though so that's a plus.  I choose to use my free work pass on this week's blog.  If anyone reads this blog on accident if y'all are into music you should check out 10 Day by Chance the Rapper. 

What's in a Name?

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Kaplan Family Crest           To determine the true meaning or my name I decided to look at the most reliable source I know: Urban Dictionary.  Urban Dictionary describes an Andrew as " Ultra cool, Usually hot or at least sort of cute. Awesome sense of style, music, and humor. Sexy, awesome kisser".  I found that rather accurate.  However historically I was named after my great uncle from Ohio (or Ender from Ender's Game depending on who you ask).  However when looking into the Greek origins of my name I discovered that Andrew was derived from the Greek word for "masculine" (obviously).  My last name, Kaplan, is a common Surname for Ashkenazi Jews, usually apart of a lineage that links directly to that of Aaron, Moses's brother.  Many jews from my synagogue, especially children, who I work with, call me Cappy.  Cappy is derived from the Kap part of my last name, and is sort of a funnier way to describe me, mor...