Americanism Redux July 2, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1776 WATCH HERE Tick. Tock. In a field along Bowery Lane, a patch of fresh dirt that was hard earlier in the day has softened with tonight's rainfall. Tick. Tock. In a bedroom along Chestnut Street, a man struggles to sleep. On the nightstand lies a green veil. Tick. Tock. … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: May 21, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776
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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-May 14, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776
May 14, 2026 by
Americanism Redux May 14, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1776 WATCH HERE They tell me a shift has happened. After all we've talked about, argued over, and waited on, the major change is finally happening. That's what they tell me. The separation has started. You and me, today, 250 years ago. * * * * * * * It's … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: April 24, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1776
April 24, 2026 by
Americanism Redux April 24, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1776 WATCH HERE Maybe you're like me and you woke up one day and got dressed, thinking the weather would be like yesterday's. And it was, until the front came in. A blowing wind carried a change in temperatures. The change in temperatures felt bad. The change in the feel made me go … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux: October 23, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
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Americanism Redux October 23, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 "Reality means (fill-in-the-blank) to me." Or try this: "reality (fill-in-the-blank)." That's what today is all about—reality, the real, the realistic. 250 years ago, reality is on the minds of a lot of people. You'll see how people think of reality from unique … [Read more...]
Americanism Redux–October 2, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
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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: April 24, Your Today, 250 Years Ago, In 1775
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Americanism Redux April 24, your today, on the journey to the American Founding, 250 years ago, in 1775 Beneath darkest waters, two giant plates—tectonic plates—lay alongside each other. A seam separates and joins them. Time passes. For a reason known only to them, one of the plates begins to move. Along the dividing and connecting seam, but especially at one point, the other plate … [Read more...]
