Holiday

America, History, Holiday, Liberty

Happy Independence Day

by JOHN ADAMS • 07/04/2018 • Comments

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…

Holiday

Happy Mother’s Day: 5 Incredible Stories

by JOHN ADAMS • 05/13/2018 • 2 Comments

Holiday, Religion

Happy Easter 2018

by JOHN ADAMS • 04/01/2018 • Comments

Embed from Getty Images Palestinian Christian youth carry candles during Easter prayers at the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City on April 1, 2018.

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Merry Christmas 2017

by JOHN ADAMS • 12/25/2017 • Comments

America, History, Holiday

Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1863

by JOHN ADAMS • 11/23/2017 • 2 Comments

From first proclamation until now, across generations, Lincoln’s 1863 Thanksgiving proclamation has inspired and reassured (and ones hopes does so again today): The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to…

City, Holiday

Boo! Scariest Things in Whitewater, 2017

by JOHN ADAMS • 10/31/2017 • 1 Comment

Here’s the eleventh annual FREE WHITEWATER list of the scariest things in Whitewater for 2017. The 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 editions are available for comparison. The list runs in reverse order, from mildly frightening to truly scary. 10. Dirty Dogs. This town’s like a magnet for every smooth talking heel…

America, Holiday

Happy Independence Day

by JOHN ADAMS • 07/04/2017 • Comments

Holiday, Military

Memorial Day 2017

by JOHN ADAMS • 05/29/2017 • Comments

Via On Memorial Day, Military Monuments Hold Special Meaning @ Voice of America News.

History, Holiday, Military

Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Explained

by JOHN ADAMS • 05/28/2017 • Comments

Understanding the history and different meanings of the two holidays.

Holiday

Happy Mother’s Day

by JOHN ADAMS • 05/14/2017 • Comments

Via Ekua Hadan, Emotional Mother’s Day Video Praises The Fearless Women Who Inspire Us Every Day.

America, Charity, City, Development, Economics, Economy, Holiday, Local Government, Planning, Politics

Reading and Reviewing

by JOHN ADAMS • 04/16/2017 • Comments

There are two books I’m eager to review here at FW: Katherine Cramer’s Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker (2016) and Amy Goldstein’s Janesville: An American Story (4.18.17). Like many others, I’ve been awaiting Goldstein’s book for some time, knowing that significant works take time. For both books,…

Holiday, Religion

Easter 2017

by JOHN ADAMS • 04/16/2017 • Comments

From Pope Francis’s Twitter account (@Pontifex) this morning — Happy Easter! May you bring to all the joy and hope of the Risen Christ! pic.twitter.com/SB50xA3Gp5 — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 16, 2017

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Merry Christmas 2016

by JOHN ADAMS • 12/25/2016 • Comments

Dogs, Holiday

Friday Dogblogging: A Pup’s Good Deed

by JOHN ADAMS • 12/09/2016 • Comments

My mom works at a hospital & they have this service dog go around to cheer up patients. Here he is earlier today with the Christmas spirit?? pic.twitter.com/5J6f9tlOp4 — juliee. (@jewelsssm) December 6, 2016