Fourth of July
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1776
I wrapped up Independence Day by watching 1776 on TCM. For those who are unfamiliar, 1776 is a 1972 musical comedy about the writing and signing of Declaration of Independence, adapted from the Broadway show of the same name. Viewing that movie on the Fourth is something I started back when I was a kid, Continue reading
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Independence Day Challenge
Today is America’s birthday. People across the country will celebrate by attending parades, shooting off fireworks, cooking out in the back yard, or maybe going to a baseball game. Regardless of the specific activities one chooses, the general focus of the holiday is on patriotism. Of course, patriotism is an abstract concept that is difficult Continue reading
About Me
Researcher. Marketer. Teacher. Father of adult children and dogs. 20th Century holdover. Central New York native. Long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan. History nerd. Traveler. Vintage advertising enthusiast. Hat wearer.
a.k.a. V.J. 