Reuben, as the first born, should have received the honour befitting of a first born. But he does not. Leah’s womb is abundant, but Rachel’s womb is barren.
Joseph and Reuben | The Leader That Was, The Leader That Wasn’t
A Eulogy for Papa | A Letter by the Daughter of Sea
At the heart of this story, there was a man who was a father. And he was father who cared for his children.
The Big 3 on Every Politician’s Agenda | Why Democracy Works
Political leaders are not supposed to be in the top job for decades on end, even if they're seriously good at it. Others should get a chance, too.
The First Footstep of Destiny | A Founding Father’s Journey
In the former colonies, the transformative chapter from oppression to freedom was fraught with uncertainty, fear and even desperation.
The Ancient Mesopotamian Quest for Divine Justice | The Legend of Inanna
At the heart of Inanna’s quest for justice is a provocation. A provocation spurred on by perceived acts of disloyalty, slights to her status, romantic mishaps, sexual transgressions and even acts of violence.
When Sperm Meets Egg | The Ludicrous Lunacy of Patriarchal Succession
Can a concept as irrational as birthright hold the power and sway to define the lives of private citizens who can barely make ends meet?
Bill Clinton’s Kaleidoscopic Political Legacy | A Story of Professional Success and Personal Failure
Is it justifiable to use an individual’s private life to discredit or dismiss their professional achievements?
The real reason legacy kids don’t last
We may have respected the father, but those feelings do not automatically transfer to the son when the father is no longer there to run the show.
The Radiant Rabbit of the Chinese Zodiac
When I was growing up, my elders told me that if you look really closely, you will notice that the markings on the moon resemble a rabbit or a hare.
The Terrifying Tiger of the Chinese Zodiac
The Tiger is the third animal in the Chinese Zodiac and represents a time or place when yang masculine energy is awakening.