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03July

“Happy 250th USA” – From A Proud Naturalized American

July 4th, 2026 marks my 66th year as an American citizen.

26June

Today’s newspaper business is unrecognizable from the one in which I was first employed 60 years ago this year.

19June

As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence it is apparent that many citizens know little if...

12June

June 6 was the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, when Allied Commander General Dwight Eisenhower authorized the landings at Normandy, France...

Recent Comments

July 3, 2026 at 10:49 am

Thank you for you and your families service to America. Happy 4th of July from…

July 3, 2026 at 10:40 am

Exactly how I feel Dave - as a fellow (Grumpy Old) proud naturalized American. Well…

July 3, 2026 at 9:03 am

Well done, Dave.....Happy 4th to you and your family from another Canadian-American

July 3, 2026 at 8:28 am

That’s how a naturalized citizen should feel, eh? Hasn’t 4th/250!

June 27, 2026 at 10:14 am

The media attacks on Trump are interesting. I remember in 2016 as many reporters tried…

June 27, 2026 at 7:08 am

I remember that ‘40 DeSoto with the flathead six, four doors and enough room to…

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