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Fourth of July, then and now

Fourth of July, then and now

Plus a new cookbook, and a new chapter in the Pizza Wars

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Jul 04, 2023
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One Fourth of July, Vinalhaven

A very happy Fourth of July to all who celebrate, which is to say all Americans, young, old, new, ancient, and totally uncategorizable, a category that actually includes most of us.

My thoughts on this day are as always confused and ambiguous. I read the stirring prologue to the Declaration of Independence and I am moved alm…

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