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Almost Ready To Release–The 80-Year Old Film You Need To See

December 16, 2022 By

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 […]

An Off-Shoot

September 12, 2022 By

I spend a lot of time in time passed. The past. All time before now.  Since this is so, I’d like to offer an out-of-the way thought from the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001, or 9-11 as it’s shortened for history, those small slices of the past chosen to be remembered. I’m thinking of […]

A State Of The Union In Three Forms

February 28, 2022 By

Depending on when you’re reading this, POTUS 46 will either be delivering the speech on Tuesday, March 1 or has already done so. Regardless, I’d like to share briefly three examples to help you gauge and measure our current moment under broadly similar conditions. The examples fit around a set of criteria. 1) a major […]

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Americanism Redux: March 23–on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today–1773

March 23, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Americanism Redux March 23, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773 Overall, the mood was rather bright and upbeat. That's what he thought, at any rate. Everyone seemed relieved that the biggest crime threat of this young year was dealt with, the law-breakers … [READ MORE]

Americanism Redux: March 16, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773

March 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Americanism Redux March 16, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773 Beneath a blanket of snow, a grave recently dug holds the body of a deceased elderly woman. She is Margaret-Christine Otis Baker of Dover, New Hampshire, 85 years old at the time of her death back … [READ MORE]

Americanism Redux: March 9, Today, On the Journey To American Founding, 250 Years Ago, in 1773

March 9, 2023 By

Americanism Redux March 9, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago today, in 1773 It's one of those days. Nothing special on the face of it. Life sprawls, today, 250 years ago. (Ordinary Day, sunrise) You see kindness. A Christian pastor travels from house to house in … [READ MORE]

Americanism Redux–6-Minute Video Overview of the Fourth Quarter–Today 250 Years Ago–in 1773

March 8, 2023 By

Below is my quarterly overview video. See and hear the highlights of the stories of October, November, and December 1772 on our journey to the American Founding in July 1776. https://youtu.be/GJl5M2zzZF4 Thanks for watching! … [READ MORE]