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Kaleidoscope Eyes
In just two days, fireworks will light up the night skies as Americans celebrate Independence Day. For over two centuries, July 4th has commemorated the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the cornerstone document of the American experiment. From its… Continue reading
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Popular Science
Summertime offers endless opportunities for exploration. Whenever the opportunity arises, I like to jump in my air-conditioned car and drive aimlessly. These leisurely journeys often unveil a treasure trove of local attractions, including blooming flowers, bustling yard sales, intriguing people-watching… Continue reading
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A Summer Place
My earliest summer memories transport me back to family trips at Lake Sunapee in western New Hampshire. I remember days spent swimming in the cool waters, boating across the expansive lake, and engaging in lively shuffleboard games. Beyond these activities,… Continue reading
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Welcome To Waterloo
In my youth, I participated in numerous Memorial Day parades. The solemn annual procession would wind its way through our town, pausing at consecrated stops where the haunting melody of “Taps” echoed through the air. Those twenty-four simple notes spoke… Continue reading
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A Blue Note
“How strange life is, how fickle! How little is needed for one to be ruined or saved!” In his short story, The Necklace, French author Guy de Maupassant employs characterization and irony to vividly depict the ebb and flow of the… Continue reading
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