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July 13, 2026

Reflections on John Adams and America’s Founding

With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, I’ve found myself taking a much deeper interest in the founding of our nation. That curiosity has led me to brush up...

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July 3, 2023

Songs I Heard This Week (Patriotic)

Tomorrow is Independence Day for us Americans, and like all Americans, I love a good celebration. And celebrations for me always include music! So, I thought I would share some...

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