Why War? Middle East, When so Much is Ahead?
“It Was Bollocks”: A Blackadder-Harrison Meditation on Peace in a Time of Rage By Cicero for Ciceros.org “You see, Baldrick, there was a tiny flaw in the plan… it was bollocks.”— Captain Edmund Blackadder, 1917 (fictionally), eternal (spiritually) In Blackadder Goes Forth, the titular hero delivers perhaps the most succinct Continue Reading
Exploring ‘The Twelve Days of Christine’: A Gripping Christmas Drama
It begins with a bang—and ends with a whisper. A woman in her thirties, Christine, played with fragile brilliance by Sheridan Smith, lives what appears to be a familiar, British life: breakups, new love, children, family tension, the annual repetition of Christmas rituals. But as we now know, this was Continue Reading
Iran and Israel: The Risk of Broader Conflict
The world is teetering on the edge of regional chaos. The return of President Donald Trump to the White House has added fuel to an already volatile fire. He has recently threatened Iran. This includes personal warnings to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These actions have reignited fears. There is Continue Reading
Trump–Starmer Sideline Summit Showdown
Trade first, tension next:At the G7 summit in Kananaskis on 16 June 2025, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer celebrated signing a US–UK trade deal—slashing tariffs on cars and aerospace—although Trump infamously dropped the paperwork in the wind and even miscalled it an “EU agreement.” Starmer swooped in to grab Continue Reading
JM JARRE: I Only Wanted People to See My Music
The Life and Legacy of Jean-Michel Jarre, Pioneer of the Electronic Renaissance A Symphony Before Birth: The Musical Bloodline Born in Lyon, France, in 1948, Jean-Michel Jarre came into the world already entangled in melody. His father, Maurice Jarre, was a legendary film composer, best known for scores like Lawrence Continue Reading
George Takei: A Journey of Resilience and Activism
A Life of Courage, Culture, and Connection George Takei is far more than a pop culture icon. He is a living testament to the power of resilience. He also exemplifies visibility and advocacy. Born on April 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, to Japanese-American parents, Takei’s life has been dramatic. Continue Reading
