Paul Rider holds an American flag in a Philippine jungle. I love the American flag. I’m a proud American who loves her country’s flag and what it stands for so much that I’m dedicating my 30-year writing career to interviewing American veterans and writing books about what they have done to protect our country and... Continue Reading →
Celebrating 4th of July- America’s Independence Day
I'm crazy in love with the American flag! The 4th of July is Independence Day in the United States. This is the day we celebrate the movement of liberating ourselves from British authority. While I enjoy learning about England, I appreciate the move of our founding fathers to have us govern ourselves. Many of my... Continue Reading →
Flag Day—WWII POW’s Reflections of the Stars & Stripes
American flag on display at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. I’m proud to be an American and I’m proud of our American flag. It is fitting that we should celebrate it on its own special day. An American flag has flown on the front of our home since we've lived here for 31 years. You... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Vets for the 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! This day means so much to the American public. It is the day we celebrate our country’s freedoms – and they are many! I learn to appreciate them more each year. These photos came to me courtesy of World War II veteran Mark Flanagan. It always reminds me of how all... Continue Reading →
She’s a Grand Old Flag
As part of my effort to recognize Flag Day in the USA, I’m posting photos I’ve taken or which veterans/ friends have provided me of the American flag. I hope these will cause you to post a flag around where you live and if you are an American, that you will feel proud to... Continue Reading →