4th of July – History in the Margins

“When in the course of human events”–you know how it goes from here

By Pamela | July 4, 2025 |

Here in the United States, we are celebrating the 4th of July. It’s a hot day in Chicago, where I live. The city is hosting a NASCAR race and Mensa’s Annual Gathering—two events that may never have been in such close proximity before. There will be official fireworks in suburbs throughout the area, though none…

Happy Fourth of July

By Pamela | July 3, 2018 |

Here in the United States, we’re heading into the July 4th holiday–a holiday that expands or contracts depending on where in the week in falls. It’s also a holiday where the meaning of what we are celebrating is often lost in the celebration itself. In the past I’ve used this post to remind all of…