Revisiting 'The Handbook for Americans'

Revisiting this as it's Memorial Day Weekend!

Not political and very thorough.

Now, more than ever, Americans are faced with economic, environmental and philosophical challenges that require a strong response. When we ask ourselves, "What does it mean to be an American? What do we stand for?" we are in fact casting about for the resources and traditions to enable us to meet today's challenges. The Handbook for Americans, Revised Edition features the foundational documents of our democracy--The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and The Bill of Rights--and provides information every American citizen should know about how our government works and the balance of powers set forth by the Nation's founders. An overview of key moments in America's history, including the long march toward equal rights, provides inspiration and a valuable historical perspective. The Handbook for Americans is a comprehensive resource of the traditions, customs, and facts every American should know about their country.

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Americans-Revised-Essential-Reference/dp/1578267595

Happy Birthday America!

Enjoy the Fourth of July

It's Pope Francis Week in America

All the news channels, local stations and the online and print headlines. It's all about Pope Francis and his historic visit to America this week.

Happy 4th of July

A safe and fun 4th of July to everyone!

Jeff Larson's "The World Over" Now Available

If you are going to buy one record this year, this should be the one!

Imagine a virtual living room filled with ringing guitars, velvet-toned singing, and sure-handed playing as you experience the warm-grained musical journey that is Jeff Larson s The World Over. This set of ten original songs washes over you in melodic waves, pulsing with strong emotions and genuine feeling. There is a special quality to Larson s music that listeners can trust. Anyone seeking respite from the often jarring clamor of day-to-day life in the 21st century can find safe harbor throughout this album. With a painterly eye for detail, Larson tells stories with themes of searching and finding, losing and longing, capturing everyday life through a clear-eyed lens, journeying near and far, ultimately leading, from song to song, to wherever listeners call home. The music on The World Over is enriched by such top-flight vocalists as Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of the band America, Jeddrah Schmit, the daughter of Eagles bassist/singer Timothy B. Schmit, and Jeffrey Foskett, music director and part of the Brian Wilson Band. The way Bunnell and Schmit, in particular, blend with Larson s crystal-clear vocals in shimmering harmony makes you smile and sway with the sound.

Great melodies, timeless lyrics and music that just takes you away.