America 250: Better an Insane Asylum Than a Morgue
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, marked by various events and festivities. The author describes their experience of hearing warbirds flying overhead, evoking feelings of excitement and danger. This mix of emotions stirs a sense of patriotism and nostalgia in the author, despite the chaotic atmosphere.
- ▪The United States is turning 250 years old.
- ▪The author is experiencing a mix of emotions while hearing warbirds fly overhead.
- ▪The celebration is marked by the sound of warbirds flying across the sky.
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| Publication time | Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:44:49 -0500 |
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The United States is turning 250. As I write this, sprawled out in a shallow inflatable pool in my yard, a gull-winged WWII-era Corsair has just thundered low over the trees. The rumble of warbirds has been rolling across the sky all day. It stirs a feeling deep inside me, not of sentiment but of a potent mix of dopamine and adrenaline and gunpowder. A feeling of danger and excitement verging on psychosis. My head is swimming from the heat, and I feel like I am going insane. I love it. Read Full Article ⟶
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