Take a moment between the baked beans and the astonishing hot dogs, the sparklers and backyard barbecues, the catching up with friends and family, sunshine, cool drinks, dog walks, cat naps, and rare free time.... to read the precious words enscripted this week - 232 years ago. You'll find pieces of General Clark, of our history, of our very present needs, and of yourselves in them. Pick a favorite passage and read it aloud at your get togethers over the holiday weekend.

Happy Independence Day Clarkies!

Pay it forward.