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: September 5, Your Today, In 1774
September 5, 2024 by
Americanism Redux September 5, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1774 (this is the Pepperell flag, perhaps for American Moment holiday) America, listen to me. Start a new celebration, commemoration, memorialization. Add it to the 4th of July. Do it across the first five days of every September. Beer and barbecue, wine and quiche, makes no … [Read more...]
July 4
July 4, 2022 by
He decides. Today, 250 years ago in 1772. Freedom for me. I'm breaking away from the doctor. Sure, he bought me. Sure, a signed document sealed the deal. Sure, my freedom is gone in exchange for being here in a strange land. None of it matters, he tells himself. Now is the time. He makes his own personal declaration of independence in the shadow of the Pennsylvania State House on Walnut Street … [Read more...]
