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Category Archives: Patriotism
Thunder in the Sky
The sky was grey. The air was chill. The streets were wet from persistent drizzle. But there was no mistaking the sound of jet engines. Just before 3:30 p.m. yesterday — Thursday, December 6 — there was thunder in the sky. … Continue reading
D-Day — so long ago, but not forgotten . . .
On an off-season trip to France in early February, my husband and I were mesmerized by the Normandy beaches. Their windswept expanses and blustery beauty are inescapable, of course, and in many of the small-town historic locations not another tourist … Continue reading
Posted in History, Patriotism, Travel
Tagged D-Day, History, Military, Military Cemeteries, Normandy Beaches, US Army, WWII
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Take a moment . . .
Take a moment on Memorial Day to remember those who gave their lives for this country. ‘ Continue reading
Posted in History, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Uncategorized
Tagged Civil War, D-Day, Decoration Day, History, Korea, Military, Normandy, Random Thoughts, Red Poppies, War, WWI, WWII
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July 4, 2017
I can’t help but wonder sometimes just who has highjacked my country. And, more importantly, why? On this Independence Day, I would like to celebrate the freedoms that we have, enjoy my friends and bask in small-town pleasures like back-yard-barbecues, … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Holiday Celebrations, Patriotism
Tagged Communication, Diversity, History, July 4, Politics, Random Thoughts, Understanding, United States
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A grateful nation . . .
The armistice was signed at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in a rail car in France. 1918. Nearly 100 years since the end of the war to end all wars and we’re still fighting. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Patriotism, Veterans Day
Tagged History, Military, Politics, Random Thoughts, Veterans, Violence, War
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What to tell the children . . .
What to tell the children? I may be old-fashioned, and my answer may be simplistic. But why is there any question about what to tell the children? I would tell them that yesterday, our country elected a new president. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Democracy, Patriotism, Uncategorized
Tagged " Growing Up, Communication, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton, History, News, Politics, Random Thoughts, Understanding
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One for the history books . . .
I voted. I believe in the symbolism – and the power — of casting my ballot on a specific day in a specific place – the day of voting defined by law as the “first Tuesday next after the first … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, History, Patriotism
Tagged Election 2016, News, Politics, Random Thoughts, television, Understanding
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A moment in time crashes into the now. . .
9-11-2014: A scheduled trip brought us to the airport just at the time a memorial service began — what an experience it was. Continue reading
Memorial Day 2016
Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day. They are, in a sense, the three-legged stool that anchors our union, much in the same way the three branches of government anchor its day-to-day operation. At least, that’s the way it’s supposed … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Democracy, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Uncategorized
Tagged Doing Good, Feelings, holidays, Hope, Politics, Random Thoughts, Social Action, Togetherness, Understanding, Veterans, War
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