Category Archives: 4th of July

Flags aflutter.

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Flags were flipping and flapping in the breeze – a sea of red, white and blue. The Lincoln Park Exchange Club, in conjunction with the City’s Historical Society, posted on social media about a special event to be held in … Continue reading →

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Peace Out! Peeking back at the Bicentennial.

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Linda Schaub

In my humble opinion (and that of several others in this forum), America’s 250th birthday cannot hold a sparkler, er … candle to the fervor that surrounded the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. I’ve already regaled you with my own personal … Continue reading →

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Boppin’ by the big red barn.

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Linda Schaub

Every season I stop at the Trenton Cultural Center to see what is happening at Emily Frank Gardens, but I’m a more frequent visitor this time of year.  The Gardens encompass just a small area of this venue, which is … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July 2022!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Linda Schaub

I know I keep bemoaning the fact that once upon a time we used to have four distinct seasons. Summer began sometime in June, not necessarily on the day the calendar said it was so. Nowadays, the seasons are colliding, … Continue reading →

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On this Independence Day, soar like a bird …

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Linda Schaub

… (or a firecracker). Stay unflappable (unlike this flag) … But most of all, stay safe. Click here for a fun 4th of July greeting.

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Linda Schaub

The day was crisp and clear at Elizabeth Park – just look at that bright blue sky! The wind was clipping along with great gusto. Each gust had the flag whipping and flipping around, causing it to rise and fall … Continue reading →

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