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The 4th of July is celebrated in the U.S. as Independence Day, to commemorate the Declaration of Independence that was officially adopted on 4th of July, 1776.

1. The federal govern- ment, in its infinite wisdom, has “Tomahawk” cruise missiles, “Apache”, “Blackhawk”, “Kiowa” and “Lakota” helicopters and the code name “Geronimo” was used in the attack that killed Osama bin Lad- en, officially ob jects to the name of the Washington Redskins football team.

Maybe it is time for school to be out or maybe it’s just that time of the year. It couldn’t possibly be that some of us are getting a little older.

In these trying times, it’s always good to take time for a good laugh, sometimes from unexpected sources. See if any of these fit your mood, past, present or future. 1.When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison.2. To me, “drink responsibly” means don’t spill it.3.

Many of us over 40, WAY over 40 or hovering near 40 are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We’re unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current fashions.

My late father had pretty traditional views when it came to politics. As one who survived the Great Depression, he thought Franklin D. Roosevelt was sent by a Protestant (probably Baptist) God to help poor, of whom we were among the poorest, people survive.

Be careful how you vote My late father had pretty traditional views when it came to politics. As one who survived the Great Depression, he thought Franklin D. Roosevelt was sent by a Protestant (probably Baptist) God to help poor, of whom we were among the poorest, people survive.

Idiots dwell among usCredit for these little goodies goes to my No. 1 correspondent, Al Wilburn. But I detected a huge number of instances that are probably common to us all. Enjoy! Number One Idiot: I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center.

Some moms resist changeOne of the more popular expressions knocked around by people in my age group (OLD!!) is “used to be.”That is certainly true of our mothers, past and present.

Getting Inaugurated I haven't been invited yet, but I am keeping my phone lines open in case President-Elect Trump decides to invite me to his inauguration. Perhaps he will want me to speak or something. My cell phone is fully charged.