April 26, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Illustration from "Life" magazine depicting the deterrent the U.S. had available to stem the rising tide of Soviet ICBMs.

Icky

Before puberty and girls came civil defense drills and teacher-aliens.

A private voice didn't need an audience. Ruminations were their own reward.

Black I

Once out, the first person now flourished. But what about social maturity?

Perhaps it's better that he sticks to his views.

Game over

When it comes to the Holocaust and Jews, the Vatican's track record has big holes.

If she couldn't be what she was (before the accident in 1992) then she would not have wanted to live.

Agonistes

Live for the better times that lie ahead? Not on your life, and not when it's an order.