Tag: history
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On Turning 250
July 4, 2026 The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence should feel like a patriotic moment. It marks the birth of America, that country of hope and promise for so many who dreamed of a better life. They came to its shores to escape the hardships of their homeland whether it be poverty, hunger…
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AI Could Never Feel Its Ancestor’s Tears
May 14, 2026 Things That AI Cannot Do – #11 in a series It’s another rainy and cold day in May. It’s been that kind of Spring. I’m thankful that the lilacs are taking their time to open into full bloom. They are the surest sign that spring is in full swing, and I want…
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An American Flag
March 18, 2025 The Flag of America “Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all –Emily Dickenson For so many years of my life, I held my hand to my heart and pledged allegiance to the flag of the…
Garden Writing and Other Wanderings 