There are many kinds of fathers in the world, but the most prevalent archetype is the Provider. This type of father gets up in the morning, goes to work, comes home late, and brings home the bacon. It’s not his job to nurture. Until relatively recently in our history, society saw this as a dad’s role, and courts did, too ... CONTINUE READING
How a Paralegal’s Detour Paid Off
When Shakura Tanner enrolled at Clemson University in South Carolina, she didn’t foresee a pandemic upending her junior and senior years. “I remember taking my final class in bed with pajamas on and realizing I’d just finished my undergraduate degree,” she says. “I knew I wanted to go to law school, but after a year and a half of online classes, I needed a break.” ... CONTINUE READING
The Colorful History of Medieval Smack Talk
Long before diss tracks, rap battles, and “yo mama” jokes, there was medieval “flyting.” Defined as quick exchanges of witty insults, these poetic slights were popular in England and Scotland from the 5th to 16th century. Insulting someone in verse took immense effort and quick wits, and they were undoubtedly a performance you didn’t want to miss ... CONTINUE READING
