Tag Archives: history

Independence Day, 250 Years Later

Two and a half centuries back, quite a few English subjects who were living in colonies strung along North America’s east cast had become fed up. Thoroughly. Like pretty much anything else involving humans, it’s complicated. It wasn’t just paying … Continue reading

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Society of St. Pius X / SSPX: Schism Official

The Vatican/Holy See recognizing that the SSPX/FSSPX/Lefebvrists/Lefebvrians is not officially part of the Roman Catholic Church isn’t all that surprising. I’m sharing excerpts: one from an AP article, another from Vatican News. There’s more detail and links in the Vatican … Continue reading

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Artemis II, Around the Moon and Back: Wow

Written as Artemis II returned from the Moon: how I see going to the Moon and beyond, what is new in this mission, and what is not new. Continue reading

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Easter: It’s a Big Deal

A very quick review of what we celebrate during Easter. Also four old Easter-themed greeting cards Continue reading

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My Dad, His Friends, and Free Roller Coaster Rides

Maybe the amusement park ride operator had a heart of gold. But the free rides ended for my father when his mother found out. Continue reading

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