Fathers and Sons

“Someone once said that every man is trying either live up to his father’s expectations or make up for his father’s mistakes, and I suppose that may explain my particular malady as well as anything else.” Barack Obama in The Audacity of Hope
More than anything else, my (J) life is shaped by my relationship [...]

Chris Rock’s Mother Sues Cracker Barrel

Rose rock has joined forces with Rev. Al Sharpton to sue Cracker Barrel for racial discrimination. Apparently, Ms. Rock was seated and then ignored for 30 minutes at a South Carolina location.
According to Page Six, The Rev. Al Sharpton has taken up cudgels on behalf of Rose Rock and will fund the lawsuit against [...]

The Kingdom of God is Bigger Than a Piece of Land

Map of Jerusalem
Most world religions, from the Big 3 to the tribal belief systems, claim certain places, whether cities or buildings, as “God’s Property.” The Middle East in particular is home to several “sacred cities,” most notably Jerusalem and Mecca. It is said that God promised Jerusalem to the Jewish people; it is also said [...]