Monthly Archives: June 2019

God Bless America. No, really.

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

As Independence Day approaches, our hearts and minds turn to holy writ. At least, it sounds like holy writ. Immigrant Irving Berlin writ it as a fervent prayer, and Kate Smith belted it out: God Bless America, Land that I … Continue reading →

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Does It Mean Nothing to You, All Ye Who Pass By?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Philip E Jenks
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Mac the Knife

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

NOTE: Robert McNamara died ten years ago July 6 after a long delayed confession that the Vietnam War had been a terrible mistake. Our leaders then, who were “the best and the brightest” of their generation, didn’t have to listen … Continue reading →

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