Americanism Redux January 8, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776 A new year dawns and raw energy flows at a furious pace. * * * * * * * The ice broke apart in a loud CRACK! Heavy cannon plunged into the frigid water of the Hudson River. Men started shouting and cursing, oxen bellowed and horses shorted and whinnied. Colonel Henry Knox heard the noise and rushed to the site, … [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...]
September 14–Today–250 Years Ago
September 14, 2022 by
Americanism Redux September 14, 250 years ago today She lay in bed with him next to her. Nine years in love. Nine years making a home. Besides their life together they'd made life further at least twice, their two daughters. They call her Mama, which she is. They call him Papa, which he is. But Mama and Papa are not husband and wife. Maybe someday, maybe sometime, but not now. Same bed, … [Read more...]
