Category Archives: patriotism
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 2: I Pledge Allegiance
Today, June 14, is Flag Day. Generally, I know the meaning of Flag Day, but I looked it up anyway and found more detailed information on the Almanac.com. Here are a couple of interesting tidbits: The current American flag was … Continue reading
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 1: History
During a recent trip to visit my daughter and her family, my granddaughter, Penelope, was excited to show me that she’d learned The Pledge of Allegiance. As I watched and listened, I wondered how long it had been since I … Continue reading
A Slice of American Pie
On Election Day, I had the privilege of being a poll worker at the Brentwood Community Center. I’ve never been a poll worker before and was excited about the opportunity. What I expected was to spend a day in service, … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
Today, I heard a song on television that brought back a sweet memory from when I was in the sixth grade. Our class had put together a show for Independence Day, and we belted out the song, You’re A Grand … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
Today, I heard a song on television that brought back a sweet memory from when I was in the sixth grade. Our class had put together a show for Independence Day, and we belted out the song, You’re A Grand … Continue reading
