Coming Back from the Darkest Point

“March is a tricky time of year,” writes Clio Ajana. “One moment brings sunshine, radiant cerulean skies, and stark sunrises that nibble at the darkness. The next reveals a layer of snow, cloudy skies, and a harsh windy reminder that winter has not released its grip.”

Twilight of the Twentieth Century

The Norse myths are laced with a melancholic focus on the end of an age. Karl Seigfried notes that today it also feels as though a way of living is passing. But just as Ragnarök leads to a rebirth, so too might our own times – if we are willing to work for it.

Opinion: On Peace and Weapons

“I urge you to remember our history, our shared history as a nation, our family histories, our cultural history, and our religious history,” writes Clio Ajana. “Look to our ancients for guidance, wisdom and tips on how to survive.”