An online reader of the Ombudsman's Column from Powder Springs, GA., dropped me a line on July 20 to note that, "The last comments published (on the ombudsman's Web page) were on the Fourth of July celebration. The real fireworks... More »
Fireworks Set Off Fireworks As usual, there was a glorious fireworks display on the evening of July Fourth next to the National Mall in the nation's capital. And, as usual, it was broadcast live by PBS as part of the... More »
What better time to talk about patriotism than the Fourth of July. I am a total sucker for this holiday, and for Memorial Day as well. Like many Americans, I really do pause to think about this day and what... More »