FOR PEACE and PLENTY OF PROSPERITY

AMERICA IS BLESSED

WE WERE SHOCKED WHEN OUR NEIGHBOR ASKED US WHY WE FLY THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES

US FLAG ORG - ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FOLD OUR FLAG


We don't have a flagpole but we do fly a small American Flag by our front door most every day.  We bring it in when it's pouring down rain or the winds are brisk enough to bring down palm tree fronds.

One day a friend of ours blurted out , "WHY DO YOU FLY THE FLAG?"

We said, "Because we love our country!"

We were shocked that our friend didn't understand this intuitively.  All he said was, "You do?"

It wasn't a challenge to our patriotism.

Truth be known, we're not blind to the fact that our country has problems.  Rape in the military has had us very upset.  We think that's terrible.  Still, we're glad that our country endures and has processes for discussing and working out issues and that our country is flexible enough to change, so long as it never changes into another country, or a country that no longer could be called the United States.

Remember to only buy flags that are MADE IN THE USA!

REMEMBER CHECK THOSE LABELS - AND THE FINE PRINT - for MADE IN THE USA!

We have found products that at first glance appear to be Made in the USA because they have an American Flag, and American Sounding name, or some other logo or seal that appears Patriotic, but when we read the fine print we find out that the item is actually made in China or another country, or we find that it is only being IMPORTED by a company that is headquartered in the United States - which can be a post office box address.

WE WANT MADE IN THE USA!

COLUMBUS DAY : A PATRIOTIC HOLIDAY

The American Flag was designed by George Washington... Though many reasons have been given for the choice of red and white stripes, some say the first flag was a bit about his Washington family coat of arms or that there were Masonic symbolisms incorporated. George Washington was a Mason.

IT'S FLAG DAY! JUNE 14 2012

"The stars and stripes of the American flag are important icons of the United States. The flag led every battle the country has fought, and is so important many Americans pledge their allegiance to it to commemorate their loyalty to their country. The U.S. flag stands proudly on the surface of the moon, in commemoration of the U.S. moon landing in 1969. Because of these and many more reasons, the United States celebrates Flag Day on June 14th every year. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more about the history and origins of Flag Day in the United States. Be sure to check the site for more videos on American history!"

Videos from Watch Mojo about the development of the American Flag and the way the day became Flag Day.

Trivia Question: What do the colors White, Red, and Blue, stand for.

PATRIOTISM STARTS AT THE MALL!

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THAT'S RIGHT!  WHEN YOU GO CLOTHES SHOPPING, LEARN TO LOOK AT THE TAGS to see where the clothing is made...

US FLAG ORG tells YOU how to FOLD THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

With R E S P E C T - link now!

"The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.

The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance."


http://www.usflag.org/foldflag.html  updated 2015

GIVE IT YOUR BEST! IT'S ONLY YOUR COUNTRY!

We aren't saying that you don't know that there are problems, things about the United States of America that should be changed. BUT DO YOU VOTE? Do you contact your representatives? HOW ACTIVE ARE YOU IN PARTICIPATING IN THE CIVICS?

AMERICAN FLAG

The American Flag was designed by George Washington... Though many reasons have been given for the choice of red and white stripes, some say the first flag was a bit about his Washington family coat of arms or that there were Masonic symbolisms incorporated. George Washington was a Mason.

AMERICAN FLAG ON THE MOON