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–July 10, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Americanism Redux July 10, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 (let's poke around inside Jaws) Good Lord, the changes right now are fast and furious. No end in sight. That's the view of many, many people. Some like it, some don't. In such a time, things reset, realign, reconstitute. Let's take a look at another time when this same … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: July 3, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
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Americanism Redux July 3, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 On a hot day, the sun burns bright and the trees make shadows. In both, the light and the dark, you can see things. Happy fireworks. * * * * * * * (under the elm) Standing in the shade of an elm tree, a tall man is speaking. A great white horse waits nearby, held by … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–June 15, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
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Americanism Redux June 15, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 We're peopling today. That means hanging out, checking in, and stopping by. People—they're doing what they do, of importance to them and to others. Today. 250 years ago. Let's say hello. * * * * * * * (what's a re-org?) Hello, Moses. He's Moses Sleeper, … [Read more...]
