Archive for July, 2026

Grayson Highlands Camping 2026

By From https://chrisod.weblog.lol • Jul 6th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Grayson Highlands Camping 2026
A heatwave hit the east coast just in time for the July 4 weekend. It was over 100F (38C) in RVA. Luckily we were 240 miles away and 1 mile up camping, where the 80F (27C) temps also constitute a heat wave, but one I can …


The Saint with Cigars in His Pocket

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jul 5th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Yesterday, July 4, marked the first celebration of the feast of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati following his canonization by Pope Leo XIV on September 7, 2025.Known simply as Pier Giorgio among his friends, he was born into an affluent family on April 6, …


An Undiminished Devotion: Reflections on America’s 250th Anniversary

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jul 4th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Today, and indeed this entire year, patriotic Americans celebrate the foresight, wisdom, and courage of our Founding Fathers in declaring independence from an oppressive government. As our nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding — the Americ…


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