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One of the most moving and epic songs at one of the most moving and epic times in our nation’s history. On September 14, 2001, the United States Navy performed a stirring rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic while the nation mourned thousands of deaths on 9/11/01.

It’s easy to forget.. it’s simple to turn the page. But these days are ingrained in whoever lived through them. Regardless of what happened since, this time, this moment, that very song at that very second, filled the American people with courage and a thriving sense of patriotism.

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Without question, my favorite holiday has arrived..

First song on the docket: Bruce Springsteen — 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)

And just a side note, this song was recorded at the one and only Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ. 19-9-1978.. History… forever on Youtube (or until someone deletes it)..

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The story of the STAR SPANGLED BANNER

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The second video of two I promised today.. This one to me best exemplifies the spirit of America—as told by one of the greatest voices in American history: Johnny Cash.. The Ragged Old Flag.. Enjoy.

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The first video I promised for today.. This is on the Fourth of July in a little suburban town. It’s the finale of the Wonders Years, the final 5 minutes namely..

Things have been a little rushed this year with some family ailments, a new son, and just life whizzing by.. Thanks for a friend who posted this video on my Facebook page yesterday, I realized how every Fourth of July I take a few minutes to watch this and .. sure, cry now and then too. It was a great show and it ended with a great proposition: The American dream, in a suburban American town, with fireworks blazing and life just going on.. Amazing.

I offer this up to you now.. hope you’ll take as much “Americana” as you can from it like I do ..

America seemingly is living in the wonder years.. confusing times of arguments, war, violence.. But since 9/11 things have been different. People are on edge.. People are watching over their shoulders for suspicious anythings..

I’d love to go back to a time when the American soul wasn’t perverted by color coded terror alerts and instead just wanted a grilled burger with a cold beer. I want to go back to a time when the United States wasn’t a bastion of political rhetoric—all of which means nothing in the end—and instead just work together for the betterment of all..

In some small measure, this show ending grounds me in a way. And I wish I can explain better why but I tried by best here.

And I knew they’d never have Winnie and Kevin get together..

Reblogging this image from

asylums- because of just how much it creeped me out..:

Harrisburg State Hospital beds

The thought of these old sanitariums and ‘nut houses’ as they once were called freak me out, to my core.. Maybe too many stories of abuse or ghost haunts.. But this image is lonely, sad, and chilling.

Sunday is "Lady Gaga Day" in Taiwan

Sunday is "Lady Gaga Day" in Taiwan

Shock storm hits Wisconsin and kills a child…. the storm rolled in out of nowhere, moved across Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday, packing winds approaching 80 mph and hail as large as softballs..

Update from the 'non' war: Hundreds of bombing raids over Libya

Update from the 'non' war: Hundreds of bombing raids over Libya

Cops allegedly tase mentally handicapped teen

Cops allegedly tase mentally handicapped teen

Former CIA agent reveals torture in new book: “I had to psychologically dislocate a detainee”

26% OF AMERICANS DON’T KNOW THAT THE UNITED STATES DECLARED INDEPENDENCE FROM GREAT BRITAIN!

And as promised.

…coming today: Two important videos that make Fourth of July what it is for me.

A freaky holiday dream

I’m only relaying this because of how much it disturbed me last night..my dream involved a Fourth of July cookout with family and while we were looking at the sky, the sun went dim enough to stare at it—and it began to visibly emit large red flares … visible from the backyard cookout here on earth.
br>Looking back now the humorous part of my dream was that I immediately checked Twitter to see who else saw it..

Of course, it was the Armageddon flare. We were doomed. Then I woke up. Thankfully.

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You can’t beat this song.. At least not when performed by Roberta Flack..  Goodnight all. 

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I have two great videos planned for here tommorow..

I’ll give hints: WONDER YEARS and Johnny Cash.

Bombs bursting in air

Homemade fireworks blowing up tonight from sea to shining sea.. My neighbors are not excluded from the festivities.. It’s just my hope that they have a slight inkling as to what July 4th actually is..

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Keep sending good thoughts my way.. My mother-in-law is trending better but she’s still in heap of problems. This is her favorite song, my wife tells me.. and I’m posting it since hope it all we have in life..

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Oh the irony..

Chris Hansen is famous to sneaking up on naked men who prey on kids on TO CATCH A PREDATOR, but now he is the victim of a hidden camera.. He was caught potentially cheating.. Allegations now. No word on whether he brought the wine and condoms. I’m sure we’ll find out.

Oilstone: Exxon oil spills in Yellowstone River and forces evacuations.. No word yet on what caused the leak .. the oil stretches for miles. Ain’t that America..