# 4th july (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 4th july. Page: Feed: --- ## [Scone Recipes for the Last Days of Summer](https://31daily.substack.com/p/scone-recipes-for-the-last-days-of) _2026-08-19 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Five favorite scones with berries, apricots, and a little State Fair nostalgia for these golden days of summer. ## [Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/over-80-of-us-pastors-have-considered-leaving-ministry-survey) _2026-08-19 · Obianuju Mbah · Christian Today | US_ Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five years, with problems surrounding church culture emerging as a leading factor, according to a new survey. ## [Chatting Cartoons With Two of the Best](https://thebob.substack.com/p/chatting-cartoons-with-two-of-the) _2026-08-18 · The Bob · The Bob_ An Interview with Nick Downes and Robert Leighton ## [Advice Is Nice… Influence Is What Matters!](https://rafti.substack.com/p/advice-is-nice-influence-is-what) _2026-08-17 · Jim Vaselopulos · Business Wisdom®_ A few months ago, I attended the retirement party of a former employee named Ken. ## [Sissy’s Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup](https://rollingclover.substack.com/p/sissys-lemon-chicken-orzo-soup) _2026-08-17 · Rolling Clover · Rolling Clover by Jo Garcia Swisher's Substack_ As I was making one of our favorite and most repeated recipes last night, I thought ‘I should share this!’ This is one of my best friends, Lindsey’s, recipe for Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. ## [Sunday Supper: A Late Summer Table](https://31daily.substack.com/p/sunday-supper-a-late-summer-table) _2026-08-16 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ An easy roast chicken, crisp summer salad, and the good china. ## [Humor Event](https://thebob.substack.com/p/humor-event) _2026-08-14 · The Bob · The Bob_ Just a reminder for this Saturday, August 15th ## [28 Weeks Later: How Nostalgia Kills](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/28-weeks-later-how-nostalgia-kills) _2026-08-14 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ Or, you can't select only the pasts you like. ## [Blog Updated to WordPress v7.0.4](https://blog.markheadrick.com/2026/08/14/blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-4) _2026-08-14 · Mark Headrick · Mark Headrick's Blog_ Just updated my blog to WordPress v7.0.4 which is a security release addressing an issue with Imagik. ## [Two days before the fall of Kabul](https://katyevansbush.substack.com/p/two-days-before-the-fall-of-kabul) _2026-08-13 · Katy Evans-Bush · A Room of Someone Else's_ Five years further into the abyss ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/449Kpoi0zHsw) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [An August Tomato Sandwich](https://31daily.substack.com/p/an-august-tomato-sandwich) _2026-08-12 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ The summer everyday lunch and a few simple tomato recipes for the season. ## [Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/jen-hatmaker-says-she-no-longer-believes-in-hell) _2026-08-12 · Michael Gryboski · Christian Today | US_ Jen Hatmaker, a prominent progressive Christian influencer and bestselling author who quit attending church last year, now says she no longer believes in Hell. ## [Religion, immigration and abortion could shape key US Senate races, new polling suggests](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/religion-immigration-and-abortion-could-shape-key-us-senate-races-new-polling-suggests) _2026-08-10 · Obianuju Mbah · Christian Today | US_ Religious demographics vary considerably across the five battleground states and could influence voter behaviour. ## [The Brambles of August](https://31daily.substack.com/p/the-brambles-of-august) _2026-08-08 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Blackberry almond shortbread bars and the late-summer fruit worth a few scratches. ## [Olivet University granted permanent land-use for Anza campus in unanimous Riverside County vote](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/olivet-university-granted-permanent-land-use-for-anza-campus-in-unanimous-riverside-county-vote) _2026-08-08 · Ryan Foley · Christian Today | US_ Olivet University has been granted a permanent legal right, with no expiration date, to operate its educational campus in Anza, California, following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Riverside County Planning Commission and strong support from neighbors and the community. ## [Mums show support for abortion pill reversal against California lawsuit](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/mums-show-support-for-abortion-pill-reversal-against-california-lawsuit) _2026-08-08 · Staff writer · Christian Today | US_ Californian officials have disputed the claims made about abortion pill reversal treatment. ## [28 Days Later (2002): the First Contemporary Zombie Film (was not technically a zombie film)](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/28-days-later-2002-the-first-contemporary) _2026-08-07 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ I’ll start by saying that this is one of my all-time favorite zombie films. ## [Blog Updated to WordPress v7.0.3](https://blog.markheadrick.com/2026/08/07/blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-3) _2026-08-07 · Mark Headrick · Mark Headrick's Blog_ Just updated my blog to WordPress v7.0.3 which is a security release addressing several issues. ## [Playing Hardball With One of the Big Publishing Houses](https://thebob.substack.com/p/playing-hardball-with-one-of-the) _2026-08-06 · The Bob · The Bob_ A must read for all writers today ## [A Blueberry Morning in August](https://31daily.substack.com/p/a-blueberry-morning-in-august) _2026-08-05 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Quiet kitchens and savoring the blueberry season before it slips away. ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yuY4Lkph8x5u) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [A case of the 'omg's'](https://rollingclover.substack.com/p/a-case-of-the-omgs) _2026-08-04 · Rolling Clover · Rolling Clover by Jo Garcia Swisher's Substack_ I think the idea of living in a place of feeling cheated and angry is just too raw and unpredictable. So I soldier on, but damn does it leave me angry at times. ## [Bonus Content: Amazing Trailer for my new book!](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/bonus-content-amazing-trailer-for) _2026-08-03 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ Um, THANK YOU, Princeton University Press!! This is awesome! ## [Sizzling](https://dom.blog/2026/08/sizzling/) _2026-08-02 · reddalek · dom.blog_ In a disastrous chronological mishap, my last post completely left out a family trip to Kelsey Park in Beckenham one Saturday afternoon. So, to correct the record: the highlight was seeking out a shady lunch spot in the long grass to share some very generously cheesy chips. And I guess if we re doing historical recordkeeping, ## [Bringing Back The Sunday Supper](https://31daily.substack.com/p/bringing-back-the-sunday-supper) _2026-08-02 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ A long-ago weekly tradition of gathering, connecting, and making room at the table. ## [Poll shows drop in support for same-sex marriage in the US](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/poll-shows-drop-in-support-for-same-sex-marriage-in-the-us) _2026-07-31 · Ryan Foley · Christian Today | US_ A new poll shows reduced support for same-sex marriage compared to other recent surveys. ## [Nolan's Odyssey (2026): Horror-Epic for the Boys](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/nolans-odyssey-2026-horror-epic-for) _2026-07-31 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ It’s not an easy thing to do, adapting an epic story from Antiquity for the modern day cinema. ## [Will Von Work With You?](https://rafti.substack.com/p/will-von-work-with-you) _2026-07-30 · Jim Vaselopulos · Business Wisdom®_ A friend from my golf foursome sent me this picture. ## [US Religious Liberty Commission takes swipe at British abortion clinic buffer zones](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/us-religious-liberty-commission-takes-swipe-at-british-abortion-clinic-buffer-zones) _2026-07-30 · Staff writer · Christian Today | US_ The intervention has been welcomed by Adam Smith-Connor, who was criminally convicted in the UK for praying silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone. ## [July ❤️⚾️🍎🍷💄🎈](https://rollingclover.substack.com/p/july) _2026-07-29 · Rolling Clover · Rolling Clover by Jo Garcia Swisher's Substack_ Our annual 4th of July week looks a little different these days… ## [Table Notes: July](https://31daily.substack.com/p/table-notes-july) _2026-07-29 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Peaches on the counter, roses in bloom, tea tables, and the recipes I'm carrying into August. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9UXZLYAnIOJR) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Live from the Reflecting Pool](https://thebob.substack.com/p/live-from-the-reflecting-pool) _2026-07-27 · The Bob · The Bob_ Plus a three-minute review of The Odyssey ## [Interlude: 4th July, Toy Story 5 and the time when hot dogs saved the special relationship](https://dom.blog/2026/07/interlude-4th-july-toy-story-5-and-when-hot-dogs-saved-the-special-relationship/) _2026-07-26 · reddalek · dom.blog_ I am half-watching the World Cup final as I write this, honest. But there s a lot to catch up on, starting back in late June when Reema came over for dinner and took some inaugural bites of the magnificent chocolate fudge cake which Randi had concocted for my birthday. Since we have a strict one-in-one-out ## [Peach Crumble Bars: An Irresistible Summer Treat](https://31daily.substack.com/p/peach-crumble-bars-an-irresistible) _2026-07-25 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ An easy peach season treat with a rich, sweet and savory flavor. ## [Going to the movies](https://katyevansbush.substack.com/p/going-to-the-movies) _2026-07-24 · Katy Evans-Bush · A Room of Someone Else's_ 3,000 years ago ## [Eyes Without a Face (1960)](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/eyes-without-a-face-1960) _2026-07-24 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ Something must have been in the water in 1960. ## [Is politics driving Gen Z away from church? New study raises questions](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/is-politics-driving-gen-z-away-from-church-new-study-raises-questions) _2026-07-24 · Duncan Williams · Christian Today | US_ A new study has found that the close association between Christianity and US President Donald Trump has become a barrier to church attendance for many young adults, including a significant number who identify as Christians. ## [Five Minute Mornings](https://rollingclover.substack.com/p/five-minute-mornings) _2026-07-22 · Rolling Clover · Rolling Clover by Jo Garcia Swisher's Substack_ If there is one thing that never changes, it’s my daily need to keep. it. simple. ## [The Tomato Pie I Wait All Summer to Make](https://31daily.substack.com/p/the-tomato-pie-i-wait-all-summer) _2026-07-22 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a savory garlic-butter crust. ## [Reconnecting With My Father](https://thebob.substack.com/p/reconnecting-with-my-father) _2026-07-20 · The Bob · The Bob_ Plus Coping With Rejection in the World of Single-Panel Gag Cartoons ## [Could smartphones be behind falling birth rates? Study suggests iPhone plays major role](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/could-smartphones-be-behind-falling-birth-rates-study-suggests-iphone-plays-major-role) _2026-07-20 · Obianuju Mbah · Christian Today | US_ The introduction of the iPhone may have contributed substantially to America's falling birth rate, suggesting smartphones changed social behaviour in ways that led to fewer pregnancies, researchers have argued. ## [Ice Cream Saturdays](https://31daily.substack.com/p/ice-cream-saturdays) _2026-07-18 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ A memory from my grandmother’s deep freeze—and a simple summer ice cream party to make an ordinary evening feel special. ## [Blog Updated to WordPress v7.0.2](https://blog.markheadrick.com/2026/07/18/blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-2) _2026-07-18 · Mark Headrick · Mark Headrick's Blog_ Just updated my blog to WordPress v7.0.2 which is a security release fixing some potential SQL injection issues. ## [Witches and their Christian Allies](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/witches-and-their-christian-allies) _2026-07-17 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ I’ve been writing a lot lately about films, so this week it felt like the right time to turn back to some deep cultural history. ## [What I’m Cooking in the Middle of July](https://31daily.substack.com/p/what-im-cooking-in-the-middle-of) _2026-07-15 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Six easy, seasonal recipes for long summer days—and suppers that leave a little evening to enjoy. ## [The Meeting Was Fine. You Decided It Wasn’t.](https://rafti.substack.com/p/the-meeting-was-fine-you-decided) _2026-07-15 · Jim Vaselopulos · Business Wisdom®_ In the mid-1980s, researchers at Dartmouth ran an experiment that should unsettle anyone who has ever received challenging feedback. ## [4th of July Recipes - Crowd Pleasers](https://rollingclover.substack.com/p/4th-of-july-recipes-crowd-pleasers) _2026-07-14 · Rolling Clover · Rolling Clover by Jo Garcia Swisher's Substack_ Each year my some of my best girlfriends and their families pile into our lake house. Here are our recipes that are perfect all summer long. ## [Are You Hot & Bothered?](https://thebob.substack.com/p/are-you-hot-and-bothered) _2026-07-13 · The Bob · The Bob_ 1 minute read, if that. ## [A Tea Room Shortbread: Lavender, History, and the Art of Slowing Down](https://31daily.substack.com/p/a-tea-room-shortbread-lavender-history) _2026-07-11 · Stephanie Wilson · At the Table - Stephanie Wilson_ Buttery, tender lavender shortbread cookies, gently scented with culinary lavender and dipped in a pale vanilla glaze — made for quiet summer tea. ## [Blog Updated to WordPress v7.0.1](https://blog.markheadrick.com/2026/07/10/blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blog-updated-to-wordpress-v7-0-1) _2026-07-11 · Mark Headrick · Mark Headrick's Blog_ Just updated my blog to WordPress v7.0.1 which is a maintenance release that contains 31 bug fixes between the Core and Block Editor. ## [Hush (2016): Silence and Gender-Based Violence](https://eleanorshorrors.substack.com/p/hush-2016-and-the-horror-of-domestic) _2026-07-10 · Eleanor Johnson · Eleanor’s Horrors_ Get this.