My Name is Jali

         I studied this some months ago, and since then it has been on my heart to get it out on (digital) paper. I've been running from it. I don't know if it was meant to convict me, but recently it has.     This is the story of Joab, the nephew of King David, a Captain in his army. Joab was a fearless, and sometimes careless leader. He got to the point where he thought he knew better than David what was good for him, and stepped outside of his boundaries.       For those of you who don't know, here is some background on this particular situation. Somewhere around the 13th chapter of the book of 2 Samuel, David's son Absalom decides that he shouldn't have to follow rules and kills his brother. Granted, the murder may have been justified but it really wasn't his decision to make. As the book progresses, Absalom becomes more arrogant and prideful, and begins to believe that his father is not fit to rule the kingdom, ...

     This is a follow-up to a post I wrote a few months ago about my issues with Olivia Pope and how she handles her situation with Fitz. You can read it to get into the nitty-gritty, but I basically perceive her as a smart dummy who keeps returning to her own vomit, only to have to spit it up again later. But, I digress.       Mellie Grant, the President's wife, however, has my UTMOST respect. She may not run the show the way she wants to, but her survival skills are boss. She adapts to her situation and she does it well. I may not agree with everything she does, but I peep her game. She's no slouch. I love her. I truly do. My reasons? 1. Her game face is always on. - The reason so many people seem to think the affair between Liv and Fitz is "acceptable" is because they think Mellie is not affected by it. They see her as some cold, ice-queen who has no feelings for her husband, and therefore deserves to be cuckolded. Her actions ...