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Symbolic of something...

Just had to watch your step

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Liberties_Township,_Pennsylvania

We enjoyed Portland, ME during our brief stop during a cruise last fall. Stayed close to the port but did a nice amble around the tourist district. About 15 years ago we did a tenting trip thru New England and into Acadia. Way too much rain but did enjoy the park. Nothing against “Mainiacs” but I won’t interfere in there elections and don’t expect them to influence ours here in Virginia

Among those named to this committee is John Dickinson of Pennsylvania, who has been Congress' strongest voice against independence. The seeming contradiction is explained by Dickinson's insistence that a firm union of colonies is necessary before they can consider breaking free from Britain. Dickinson will end up being the primary writer of the first draft of the Articles of Confederation--a draft that ends up being unsatisfactory to the states because it enlarges the power of the central government so much. The document will undergo months of rewriting before approval. Other members of the drafting committee include Samuel Adams (Mass.), Edward Rutledge (S.C.), Robert R. Livingston (N.Y.), Thomas McKean (Del.), Stephen Hopkins (R.I.) and Roger Sherman (Conn.). New Jersey is left unrepresented for the time being since none of its members are in Philadelphia.

I like the apps just for test results and to have a place where my appointments are. In reality, I just need to change the notification settings on my devises. The thing that set me off the other day was 24 reminders of rehab sessions. They are twice a week for 12 weeks...every one of them was a separate reminder. It was also delivered pre coffee...

June 12 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-12?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0612-06122026&om_rid=&~campaign=hist-tdih-2026-0612

The Largest Cities in the United States, 1790

Probably Chickahominy or Pamunkey Tribes...Chief Powhatan

Wait a second. Canada paid for that bridge.

The colony also instructs its delegation at the Continental Congress that they are not authorized "to give the sense of this Colony on the question of declaring it to be, and continue, an independent State." (From the National Park Service’s “Bicentennial Daybook,” 1976)

”…that we and you may be as one people, and have but one heart, and be kind to one another like brethren.” The king of Great Britain, it’s explained, “is angry with us, because we will not let him take away from us our land…and because we will not do everything that he bids us.” Unspecified presents are given to the Indians. Before departing, according to the journal of Congress, they “gave the president [John Hancock] the name of Karanduawn, or the Great Tree, by which name he informed him the president will be known among the Six nations.”

Supported the very same people who cry “Rule of Law” against “illegal” immigrants being deported for minor offenses, comparatively speaking.

Medical "reminder" apps like MyChart and whatever your local doctor/hospital uses. These are great for sending out things like test results, and reminders about appointments and such. However I think they seem to be getting out of hand. I received at least 6 reminders each for upcoming appointments. They are constantly coming up in my texts and e-mail. I mean, ok, I have an appointment for next week, month, whatever. I don't need a reminder right after the office scheduled it, one an hour later confirming it etc. The latest was for a series of rehab sessions. It's a 12 week session twice a week. I received 24 texts about it this morning... I guess that's what it takes to keep us responsible adults these days.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-11?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0611-06112026&om_rid=&~campaign=hist-tdih-2026-0611

June 11 https://www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online-research/encyclopedia-of-detroit/great-fire-1805

My Congress Kritter. Owned by Newport News Shipyard and Donald Trump Inc

This has been my philosophy a few years now. The current system has outlived its usefulness and needs an entire overhaul. Unfortunately the system is also stuck in the grime... https://bsky.app/profile/mcopelov.bsky.social/post/3mnwunrrtak2i Mark is correct. There are no "fair maps" under single-member districts. https://leedrutman.substack.com/p/why-you-cant-just-ban-gerrymandering

June 10 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-10?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0610-06102026&om_rid=&~campaign=hist-tdih-2026-0610

Fifth Amendment: Guarantees the right to a grand jury, protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and requires due process and just compensation for property taken by the government. LII | Legal Information Institute +1 Sixth Amendment: Guarantees the right to a fair, speedy, and public trial by an impartial jury, as well as the right to confront witnesses and to have legal counsel in criminal cases. LII | Legal Information Institute +1 Seventh Amendment: Guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal civil (non-criminal) lawsuits. LII | Legal Information Institute +1 Eighth Amendment: Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. LII | Legal Information Institute +1 Ninth Amendment: Clarifies that the listing of certain rights in the Constitution does not mean that people do not have other, unwritten rights. National Archives (.gov) +2 Tenth Amendment: States that any powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the states or to the people. First Amendment: Protects the freedoms of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. Library of Congress – Constitution Annotated (.gov) +1 Second Amendment: Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Library of Congress – Constitution Annotated (.gov) +1 Third Amendment: Prevents the government from forcing citizens to house (quarter) soldiers in their private homes during peacetime. Library of Congress – Constitution Annotated (.gov) +2 Fourth Amendment: Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be supported by probable cause. Library of Congress – Constitution Annotated (.gov) +3