Believe me, those great death bed speeches are written ahead of time.

Senator Sanders, of course, has campaigned for Hillary Clinton. But what about his legions of supporters?

Fidel Castro takes up so much space in the Cuban mind. It's hard for us to imagine as Americans - isn't it? - how much of everyday conversation he's dominated for 50 years.

Believe me, those great death bed speeches are written ahead of time.

Fidel Castro was a charismatic revolutionary and a ruthless leader who allowed no dissent.

Janis Joplin didn't just sing a song, she took it over. She swallowed it whole, then sent it back through her gut and her heart.

So: this is where we are going to become parents. You walk into the building as a couple, and leave a few minutes later as a family. You walk in recollecting long romantic dinners, nights at the theater, and care-free vacations. You leave worrying about where to get diapers, milk, and Cheerios.