I already wrote this, and have posted annually for years.
There’s something a little “different” about this photo.
Sadly, most coverage has been nationalistic and jingoistic.
Let me tell you this: the moon landing will be remembered long after “USA” has been forgotten.
Here’s the 47th annual post. (Sometimes known as “A Secret History of Neil Armstrong”)
Beware of penny ante poker players.
And can we PLEASE have a permanent holiday for “Moon Day”? It’s important.
Courage.
Cross posted from his vorpal sword.
A writer, published author, novelist, literary critic and political observer for a quarter of a quarter-century more than a quarter-century, Hart Williams has lived in the American West for his entire life. Having grown up in Wyoming, Kansas and New Mexico, a survivor of Texas and a veteran of Hollywood, Mr. Williams currently lives in Oregon, along with an astonishing amount of pollen. He has a lively blog, His Vorpal Sword (no spaces) dot com.