As symbols go, I think that the flag of the United States of America is very near perfection. There are the 13 red and white stripes, representing the original 13 colonies. There’s the field of blue with its 50 stars, each representing one of the 50 states. And the colors? A google search tells me,Continue reading “About the Flag on the 4th”
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Who Owns the Flag?
Many so-called patriots proudly fly their American flags all the time—on their houses and properties, on their trucks, on their clothing. They want to prove how proud they are to be Americans, and the deep connection they have with the symbol of their country. I too have a strong link to that piece of cloth.Continue reading “Who Owns the Flag?”
Patriot vs. Patriotic
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? Would I say I’m patriotic? Absolutely. I’m a proud supporter of the United States of America and want to see her (US?) succeed in all endeavors on the world stage. Am I a patriot? That word has undergone a change in meaning lately. It usedContinue reading “Patriot vs. Patriotic”
I Profess!
What profession do you admire most and why? This is an interesting prompt from one perspective: I guess I’m supposed to pick some particular profession, like the old rhyme/song: Rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief,Doctor, lawyer, Indian chief. Sorry, that’s a remnant from my less socially aware childhood. It should be Native American chief,Continue reading “I Profess!”
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