Tag Archives: United States of America

Celebrate Democracy OpEd

Posted on March 25, 2018 by swabby429

When I was an adolescent, two of my big goals were visions of idealism. The first was to run for the U.S. Senate, the second was to become a journalist. The first one has been placed on indefinite hold ever … Continue reading →

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U.S. Citizenship Day

Posted on September 17, 2014 by swabby429

My late step-mother, Tippy, was born and raised in Thailand.  She had her “green card” for several years before she met dad.  In her heart, she wanted to become a naturalized citizen.   Even though Tippy had a working knowledge of … Continue reading →

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USA’s Name

Posted on September 9, 2014 by swabby429

Jorge laughed as he presented me with a thick coin on my birthday a couple of weeks ago. “Now you have something to spend when you decide to go to Mexico. It might be enough to buy you a secondhand birthday … Continue reading →

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Our America (Review)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by swabby429

I’ve noticed several new “histories” appearing on the shelves at the public library the past few months.  This presents a bit of a happy quandry for me, though.  Which ones do I read sooner rather than later?   The answer came … Continue reading →

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The Confederate Arson Plot In New York

Posted on November 25, 2013 by swabby429

Terrorist attacks are not a recent wartime development by any means.  As a matter of fact, a terrorist action was aimed at New York City during the latter part of the U.S. Civil War. The original plan to burn down … Continue reading →

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4th Of July!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by swabby429

Today is the time many of us Americans indulge in nationalistic fervor and patriotism to salute the founding of the United States of America.  It’s a time of parades, speechifying, displaying the red, white, and blue flag. We often attend … Continue reading →

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The Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2012 by swabby429

Regarding birthdays, we like to make a big deal about people remembering to celebrate them.  Even if some people claim to want to ignore their birthday, they’re upset if you actually do forget their special day.  The same goes for … Continue reading →

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