The times are challenging, and we see the enemies of liberty pressing on all sides; but let us not lose heart, as we stiffen our resolve and vow not only to survive, but to thrive in our defiance of them.
It is infinitely better to have a few good Men, than many indifferent ones. - George Washington, in a letter to James McHenry dated August 10, 1798.
Washington accepts the British surrender at Yorktown (from the series Turn: Washington's Spies - very good; catch it if you can).
And if you're grilling hamburgers today, I'll take one of these.
That would be an EXCELLENT meal for Independence Day?
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Happy Indepence Day! Well put, Paco. I join you in the vow. George Washington's words are still true today. Let us never become indifferent.
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Gordon Ramsey should do one of his global shows with this hamburger guy. On second thought: no. Wouldn't want to disturb the setting. Besides, it's probably to pastoral for Gordon.
Yeah, I don't see Gordon Ramsey as a Garden-of-Eden-type guy.
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