Welcome to GrimeyVillage for the 45th episode of On The 250 River With Dr. Dan. We're Top 5ing for the week ending October 2, 1775. What is it you're taking with you from today into tomorrow? We start with a word. WATCH HERE … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–October 2, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
October 3, 2025 by
Americanism Redux October 2, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 After what happened to me today, well, I just don't know where it goes from here. But tomorrow is coming, and I need to know what I'm taking with me, from here to there. Yes, today is about over and I'm heading into tomorrow with...what? * * * * * * * The tears are still … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: July 17, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
July 17, 2025 by
Americanism Redux July 17, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 "Keep it together, man." Classic line from Monsters Inc. Sometimes it's a heckuva lot easier said than done. Today, July 17. 250 years ago. * * * * * * * In a letter to his wife, a dad-husband is agonizing about their young kids. He's hoping she can help the … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–June 20–Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
June 20, 2025 by
Americanism Redux June 20, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 We are a family. A hard and difficult time has struck us. Crying, hurting, thinking, praying. We do them as a family—a family of Adams—in a moment we've never known before. * * * * * * * (Abigail) Abigail Adams, wife of 39-year old John and mother of 8-year old … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–May 22, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
May 22, 2025 by
Americanism Redux May 22, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 A husband and wife face a challenge. * * * * * * * (her) Today, 250 years ago, Abigail Adams is doing what her husband John asked her to do. Before he left to participate in the 2nd Continental Congress in Philadelphia, John had received a box of books and letters from … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: May 8, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
May 8, 2025 by
Americanism Redux May 8, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 Ah, the aroma of spring. You can't beat it. Fresh, bright, sweet. Take it in. Every year at this time. But more than that this year. It's a sweetness, brightness, and freshness beyond all imagining. The blood has dried. The tears are mostly dried, too, except maybe for night when … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: October 17, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1774
October 17, 2024 by
Americanism Redux October 17, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1774 Things are clearer in October. Crispness where haze once was. Brightness where darkness once was. A sharp aroma where heavy air once was. Open yourself to the sights and sounds and smells of October. You might as well because they'll find you anyway. * * * * * * … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: August 22, Your Today, In 1774
August 22, 2024 by
Americanism Redux August 22, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1774 (the blues say "end") What if this really is the end? ...of... It. That. Them. Us. Your call as to the object of the question. It does happen, you know, an end, the end. And then there is a next, which can only start if... ...this really is ending. Today, 250 years … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: July 20, Your Today, On The Journey To The American Founding, 250 Years Ago, In 1773
July 20, 2023 by
Americanism Redux July 20, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1773 The change I see in front of me is the change I... ...embrace...or fear...or expect...or dread...or need to prepare for...or have no way of preparing for. And on it goes for me, my family, my circle of loved ones and friends, my community, my nation—or empire—today, 250 years ago. … [Read more...]
