It is the Christian season of Eastertide when followers celebrate Jesus’ triumph over death. He rose, ascended, and took his place alongside the Creator for eternity.  The subject has been messy since the early church began shaping the narrative. Is it “fact” or is it a narrative designed to alleviate...

My stand-up comedy teacher said, “Even when you’re not funny, you’re interesting.” I might have that quote carved on my gravestone. He said this to me the week before our final exam for the class – a ten-minute stand-up routine at the famous San Francisco venue, The Purple Onion, in the wood paneled...