Americanism Redux May 21, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1776 WATCH HERE Totally human, that's what it is, a totally human response. When all of a sudden, every blood cell, every molecule, and every particle of matter seems dislodged, upended, and sailing through the air, it's totally human to want some kind of framework, a set of principles … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–March 19, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776
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Americanism Redux March 19, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1776 (I'll explain in a bit) Victory. Success. The big win. We all want them. Until, that is, someone chimes in with one particular question: now what? * * * * * * * The Day The Redcoats left Boston. Quickly it became known for exactly what it was: evacuation day, … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: January 22, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776
January 22, 2026 by
Americanism Redux January 22, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776 Sheesh, this is hard, everything is hard. It's cold, and nothing works smoothly in the cold. It's dark longer and even when the sun's out, the light is dim, thin, and weirdly unwarming. It's colorless, nothing but browns and tans. Dawn to dusk and moonlight to blacked-out stars, it's an uphill slog and a downcast mood. … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–August 15, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, in 1774
August 15, 2024 by
Americanism Redux August 15, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1774 You let it in, brought it in, welcomed it in. Doesn't matter, you chose and that's fine. Completely okay. The "it" is the current public political and governmental turmoil around you. You have a stance and a viewpoint and something to say about it. Part of your life, by … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux-Today – December 21 – 250 Years Ago-1772
December 21, 2022 by
Americanism Redux December 21, 250 years ago today (1772) On a ship, today, 250 years ago, he looks at the Florida coast. But a lifetime ago he was somewhere else, looking at a moment that would begin to define his life. ******************************************************************************************************* He feels the cave's walls on his body. He clutches a small … [Read more...]
