Cuba Libre

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Today’s news that the United States of America might finally normalize diplomatic relations with the island nation of Cuba comes as a long-overdue surprise and welcome stunner. It’s about damned time. Bravo!

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Today’s news that the United States of America might finally normalize diplomatic relations with the island nation of Cuba comes as a long-overdue surprise and welcome stunner. It’s about damned time. Bravo!

Read MoreStephen Hawking is the shocking incongruity of a scintillating mind cradled within a helpless body.

Read MoreYesterday’s column contended these are “the best of times” for most of the world’s population. Today’s column provides a persuasive counterargument.
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,
it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness,
it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity,
it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness,
it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.

Read MoreHas Catholicism become the most progressive of the world’s major religions?
This appears to be the case now, and the primary reason for such a startling transformation comes from the top.