July 2026 Archive

Bragging Rights: My 4th with Friends & Family

America’s 250th Anniversary: July 4th, 2026
The Celebration Begins! | America’s Block Party Lineup

American Flag Timeline: Historical Highlights
The History and Evolution of the American Flag | Betsy Ross Probably Didn’t Design the First American Flag. Meet the Man Historians Say Did | Star-Spangled Banner | Battle of Iwo Jima | Video: Apollo 11 astronauts plant flag on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Bindu’s Corner: Joy
Quotes on Joy

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.: from Dr. Fox’s Blog
Marital Problems

Bindu’s Corner: Swami Vivekananda
To the Fourth of July by Swami Vivekananda

Volcanoes: Volcán de Fuego
Volcán de Fuego | Video: Fuego eruption, Jul 6, 2026: Yes, this happened last night…

The Outdoors: Fly Fishing in Aspen
Michael & Mickey’s Fly FISHING | Fishing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing | Video: Learn to Fly Fish in One Video — A Complete Beginner’s Journey! | The 4 Horsemen of Classic Trout Streamers

Sharks: Basking Sharks
Massachusetts takes center stage in Shark Week, as biologist swims with ‘big as hell’ sharks: ‘A Jaws moment’

The Next Gen: The Latest from William George
What Hormuz Means for Asia’s energy security

America Turns 250: Veterans Honored
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary

Reaching High: Mont Blanc Speed Record
Iris Pessey Sets New Women’s Speed Record on Mont Blanc

Bragging Rights: My Birthday Party

Hayward M. Fox, Ph.D.: A Video from Dr. Fox
Video: But Don’t I Need to Express Myself?

Bonus Video: Michael’s New Favorite Dance

Bindu’s Corner: The Pravana
What Does Pranava Mean?

Cycling: 2026 Tour de France
CU Alum is the First American To Win the Tour de France | USA riders at the 2026 Tour de France: full American list, roles and who can win a stage

Flock Spotlight: Matthew Riccitello
This Pure Climber Could Be America’s Next Tour de France Star

Nutrition: Healthy Diet Principles
5 principles of a healthy diet

Quotes: Forgiveness
Quotes on Forgiveness from Annharriet

Super Seniors: Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders
At 91, He’s Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Again. | Video: Meet the 91-Year-Old Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Wellness: Sensitive & Specific Newsletter
Special Focus Issue: Breast Cancer

Birds: Backyard Owlets Update

Hayward M. Fox Ph.D.: From Dr. Fox’s Blog
Self Improvement

Bindu’s Corner: Greatness
Quotes on Greatness

Running: Audi Power of Four Trail Run
Power of Four Trail Run kicks off valley’s busy race season

Philanthropy: Stand Together
Who is Stand Together? | Video Mike’s Stand Together interview

Government: Britain Gets a New Prime Minister
Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election

Nutrition: A Plant-based Diet
Planning a plant-based diet | About Meatless Monday

The Heavens: July’s Full Moon, The Buck Moon
The Spiritual Meaning of the Buck Moon

Reader Submission: A Contribution from the Flock
Rainbow Photo from Nancy Coons

Hayward M. Fox, Ph. D.: From Dr. Fox’d Blog
After 70

Bindu’s Corner: Spiritual Masters
Spiritual Masters

Writer’s Corner: The Writers Studio
About The Writers Studio

Nature: Eight Types of Bears
Meet the Different Species of Bear: Powerful Predators

The Heavens: August Solar Eclipse & Meteor Shower
Total Solar Eclipse – August 12, 2026 | The Perseid meteor shower 2026: How to watch

Wellness: Super-Movers
Fast-walking “super-movers” may have sharper brains as they age

Book Corner: Time, Space & Knowledge
Time, Space & Knowledge: A New Vision of Reality, By Tarthang Tulku

Hayward M. Fox, Ph. D.: A video from Dr. Fox
Video: How to read the first TSK book

Coming Attraction: Next Week in the Flock
Kimothy Cross