Heretic, Rebel, a Thing to Flout
An Eclectic Journal of Opinion, History, Poetry and General Bloviating
Friday, May 8, 2026
Walking the Walk and Compassion for Campers Update for May 8 2026
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May Day in McHenry. Look for new opportunities for action, education, community, and solidarity in and around McHenry County here every ...
Tree of Life UU Congregation Finds New Home in Ridgefield
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The historic Ridgefield/Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church is welcoming Tree of Life UU Congregation to share its facilities, TOLUUC will wors...
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Nazi Surrender Ended Fighting in Europe but Not the World War
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A French post card depicting the German surrender at Reims from a painting by Lucien Jonas for the Musee de l' Armee in Paris. On May 7 ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
O! the Humanity When a Dream Ended in a Ball of Fire
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Thanks to newsreels, dozens of photographers, and the chilling live radio coverage, for the first time Americans and people from around the ...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Cinco de Mayo is America's Mexican Holiday
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Note: This is at least the 14th year I have run essentially the same post with a little tinkering on the margins. I keep running it beca...
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