These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Honor, Pride


Remembering . . . . . . .





In another day and age I would probably have been called a pacifist. That term is not used a lot now. I long for peace. I dream of a world in which a "9/11 memorial" would not have to exist. But I'm also intensely proud to be an American and of the original intent of our Founding Fathers. No one is or was perfect, and our political leaders have made human errors since the beginning. Let's not let petty differences blur the essence of the foundation of the United States of America. And let's not forget the innocents who lost lives on this day or any other because they were in the path of any force that would lessen that foundation.


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With malice towards none...

With charity for all; With firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-- to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations.

Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 1865








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If you are flying or displaying an American flag, please be sure to do so with respect and correct etiquette. Following is a short version of the rules of respect. At the end are links to two web sites that give the full, detailed rules.

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American Flag Etiquette.

Federal law stipulates many aspects of flag etiquette. The section of law dealing with American Flag etiquette is generally referred to as the Flag Code. Some general guidelines from the Flag Code answer many of the most common questions:

  • The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source.
  • The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather use.
  • The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.
  • The flag should not be used for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.
  • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard.
  • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
  • The flag should never have any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind placed on it, or attached to it.
  • The flag should never be used for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
  • When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.
  • The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
  • When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.
Read a more comprehensive set of flag etiquette rules for display of the American Flag.

US Code


2 comments:

  1. Uh I see lots and lots of peeps have never read these rules. Long may she wave Lynilu!

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  2. Patti - I know what yo mean. Gail and I have been cringing at the mis-use and poor display habits lately. We had a discussion one night, and we weren't sure about some of the proper rules, and when we looked them up, we were amazed. May She always wave high and proud!

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If you have something to say about it, just stick out your thumb, and I'll slow down so you can hop aboard! But hang on, 'cause I'm movin' on down the road!!! No time to waste!!!