The Freedom of July

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Fireworks, no matter when or where we see them, always seem to conjure up the 4th of July. They have been part and parcel of the festivities from the very beginning. The tradition of setting off fireworks began in Philadelphia on the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence–July 4,1777. That celebration began and ended…

Our Father’s Day

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May is for mothers… June is for fathers. Well actually, June is a special month for many people: graduates, brides and approximately 8 percent of the population celebrating birthdays, statistically speaking. But let’s take a look at the most commonly shared celebration of June, namely Father’s Day, and discover this year’s coincidental convergence of festivities.…