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A Phrase Returns
June 5, 2023 By Dr. Dan Miller Leave a Comment
In last week’s Talkshop (Rapids From The River: You, The 2024 Election, And 5 Moments In The American River), I explained to the participants my River construct. In that explanation we explored the idea of repetition across time. This involved my view of Rhyming—that rapids on the river recur, shallows on the river recur, bends […]

Rapids From The River: FIVE Moments From The American Experience For Your Leadership And The 2024 Election
April 25, 2023 By Dr. Dan Miller
The public mental condition surrounding the 2024 election will be strained, pained, and woundful. If you are a leader, you will be leading in these elements. Take note—you must prepare yourself in advance. Take heart as well. There are significant moments in the American past and history that can embolden your leadership and its resilience, […]
Almost Ready To Release–The 80-Year Old Film You Need To See
December 16, 2022 By Dr. Dan Miller
The war. The Second World War. And one of the greatest movies of all time. 80 Decembers ago it was almost ready for release. If you want a glimpse into attitudes that Americans of that time had for the world at large, here’s your chance to see it. Casablanca. You likely know the story of […]
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Americanism Redux: June 1, Your Today, on the Journey to the American Founding, 250 Years Ago, in 1773
June 1, 2023 By Dr. Dan Miller Leave a Comment
Americanism Redux June 1, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1773 The world is a place where horses scream. From terror, panic, uncontrollable fright. Brought on by a penetrating strike into the deepest instinctual sense of self-preservation. The final … [READ MORE]
Americanism Redux: Today, Your Day, May 25, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 Years Ago, in 1773
May 25, 2023 By Dr. Dan Miller Leave a Comment
Americanism Redux May 25, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773 He agonizes. John Adams agonizes, to himself, in his diary, today, 250 years ago. (John Adams) "Tomorrow is our General Election." "The Plotts, Plans, Schemes, and Machinations of this … [READ MORE]
Americanism Redux: May 18, On The Journey To The American Founding, 250 Years Ago Today, In 1773
May 18, 2023 By Dr. Dan Miller
Americanism Redux May 18, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773 The river is running fast. (Salmon Falls River) Away from the rushing current mid-stream, two figures float in the water. They drift and turn slowly in the water that laps up to the bank. … [READ MORE]
Americanism Redux: May 11, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773
May 11, 2023 By Dr. Dan Miller
Americanism Redux May 11, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773 Hear the baby crying. Hungry for a feeding. Another woman will need to nurse her. The baby's mother, Sarah, died yesterday at the age of 37. The baby is—or should it be "was"?—Sarah's eighth. … [READ MORE]