ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 14th, 2011
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
It's TUESDAY!
FLAG DAY
Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.
On this day in 1777 the Continental Congress adopted our flag. Of course back then there were only 13 stars, and later The Star Spangled Banner was written about the version with 15 stars, but anyway it's the same essential design. Future versions of the flag may have to squeeze in even more stars, but that's happened 28 times over the years, so we'll figure it out.
As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride!
Since 1982, The American Flag Foundation has sponsored The Annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance – an annual patriotic event to encourage all citizens and communities across the nation to pause and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Francis Scott Key, The Star-Spangled Banner
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY RED SKELTON
On January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said--
Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words.I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
Allegiance----my love and my devotion.
To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job.
Of the United----that means that we have all come together.
States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country.
Of America.
And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands!
One nation----meaning, so blessed by God.
Indivisible----incapable of being divided.
With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation.
And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others.
For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine."
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance under God. Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, That's a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools, too?
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DAY
National Strawberry Shortcake Day honors a dessert that's great for summer consumption: it's fairly light, easy to make, and makes use of the bounty of your own garden, strawberries! Made of sliced strawberries, a little sugar, subtle-sweet individual shortcakes, and whipped cream, this layered delight presents excitement to the eye and to the tongue!
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SQUARES
4 cups strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup half and half
1 egg, beaten
2 cups Whipped cream; sweetened
6 Strawberries, whole
Hull and slice four cups strawberries; combine with 1/4 cup sugar, and chill.
Combine next four ingredients; cut in butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine half-and-half and egg, stirring well; add to flour mixture, stirring just until well moistened.
Spread mixture in a lightly greased 8" square baking pan. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; turn out onto a wire rack.
Cut shortcake into equal pieces; slice each piece crosswise in half. Place bottom half of shortcake, cut side up, on an individual serving plate; top with a dollop of whipped cream and strawberry mixture.
Add second layer of shortcake; cut side down; top with a dollop of whipped cream and strawberry mixture.
Garnish with an additional dollop of whipped cream. Add a whole strawberry for garnish. Repeat for each shortcake.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU!
AROUND HOME
The red and white and starry blue
Is freedom's shield and hope.
John Philip Sousa
Most days life here is pretty peaceful at my house. I am always relieved to know that we live in a country where peace prevails. Sometimes my feeling of security gets shaken but all in all the freedoms found in our country are some of the very best.
I'm proud to fly my flag today and hope you all do too.
The weather here has returned to cool and sunny. We continue to have rounds of cool sunny weather then hot and stormy weather. The storms seem to be on the weekends of course. Yesterday we were in the low 70's. Each day will warm up a little till we are in the 80's by the weekend and each day of warmer weather brings more chances of rain. I'm thankful at least we do make into the 70's on the cooler days.
Have a safe and happy Tuesday everyone!
COUNTING THE DAYS
You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
George M. Cohan
7 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!
Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…
Love,
ma
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