We had a lovely 4th of July. It was a crystalline day in the neighborhood, so we took a long walk at Mile Square Park. The park buzzed with families from all backgrounds—Mexican, Vietnamese, Korean, Palestinian—all joyously celebrating the holiday.In true American...
The actual vote for independence took place two days on July 2, 1776. John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.” However, the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence...
A few weeks ago, we visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. It was a memorable trip through a pivotal chapter of American history. Built on the grounds of Nixon’s childhood home, the museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens,...
A few weeks ago, we visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. It was a memorable trip through a pivotal chapter of American history. Built on the grounds of Nixon’s childhood home, the museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens,...
I was invited again to the Precious Life Shelter annual ‘Babies are Precious’ fundraising event at St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos, California. The shelter offers safe haven for homeless pregnant women facing financial, physical and emotional...
I wrote the poem “The Great American Winter” on January 26, 2021, following the contentious 2020 election, the polarized political and social climate, and the inauguration of an unfit career politician. Dark, cloudy shadows loomed on the horizon....
Barbary Figs
$500.00
