Day: 07/04/2016

A REASON TO CELEBRATE

By Rich Paschall on 07/04/2016

Originally posted on rjptalk:
Celebrate the true meaning of the day Like last year, we have a three day weekend to celebrate our independence. Do you know the origin of the day, or has it become just another holiday? A…

A GREAT AMERICAN BIRTHDAY PARTY – 2016

By Marilyn Armstrong on 07/04/2016 • ( 15 )

It’s the 4th of July again! We are planning to watch the most spectacular fireworks display anywhere, the 1812 Overture accompanied by howitzers and fireworks over the Charles River in Boston … where arguably, it all began. There more than a… Read More ›

INDEPENDENCE, CONCISELY

By Marilyn Armstrong on 07/04/2016 • ( 24 )

Today is America’s Independence Day. It celebrates the announcement of the Declaration of Independence, our formal statement to King George and Great Britain that we no longer were willing to retain our status as colonies. There’s more than a little confusion about… Read More ›

CONFESSIONS OF A PEN THIEF – GARRY ARMSTRONG

By Garry Armstrong on 07/04/2016 • ( 38 )

Watching episode of classic “Equalizer” series, McCall eyeballs his son and says “I’ll have my pen back, Scott. I’ve lost too many. The pen NOW, Scott”. Prompted an encore post of this piece. I could run for elective office if… Read More ›