Category Archives: patriotism
EVEN I COULD DO IT
There was some kind of protest taking place here in Oklahoma City a few days/weeks ago. I jokingly said to my husband, “I should go down there with my oxygen tank and my walker, prop myself on the car hood … Continue reading
THANKS BILLY JOE, AND BETTY JO
Dedicated to Valentines who could not be together this year. Betty Jo’s been waiting for nearly three years Many days of sorrow; some filling eyes with tears. She receives notes from Billy Joe, He always says he loves her so. … Continue reading
IN GOD WE TRUST
Dear Friends, in several of my comments I have signed off with “In God We Trust.” I am trying to put in practice the wisdom from my blog about Jehosophat, as taught to me by Pastor Ken Isom. https://onetahayes.com/2020/10/26/sunday-leftovers-when-in-a-fight-for-your-life/ Remember … Continue reading
WHEN POLLS ARE CLOSED, YOU’RE TOO LATE
FRIENDLY CHITCHAT: —-How are you dealing with the weather? —- It’s been nice outside, but I’ve been a bit under the weather myself. First time out in a couple of days. —-I was so happy to see the new commercial … Continue reading
YOU MADE AMERICA YOUR CHOICE
Did you emigrate to America for OPPORTUNITY? Did you emigrate to America for RELIGIOUS FREEDOM? Did you emigrate to America for LAW AND ORDER? Did you emigrate to America for MONEY AND SUCCESS? Did you emigrate to America for great … Continue reading
CHECK THIS #11- FLAGS
I understand why many Americans get upset about the Confederate flag. I understand the pain and shame of slavery that is associated with it. I understand why many Americans love the Stars and Stripes flown by the Union Army who … Continue reading
THOSE WHO WAIT
MY THANKS FOR THE MEN WHO WENT AND FOR THE WOMEN WHO WAITED. AND THANKS ALSO TO THE WOMEN WHO WENT AND THE MEN WHO WAITED. ******* Perceived conversation: “Did you get a letter from Johnny?” “Yes.” “Where is he?” … Continue reading
Dear Mr. Colgate Man
Dear Mr. Colgate, CEO Man (Sorry, if you are a Ms or Mrs or Something Else. I am gender identity challenged.) First, let me say I am fully behind Giant Corporations. They are very good at hiring my men … Continue reading
THE FLAG, ARTHUR MACY
Julie’s history lesson yesterday (HERE) put me on a short search of my old readers to see if the Story of Betsy Ross was in one. I seemed to remember one from sometime in my childhood. I didn’t find one but … Continue reading
THANK YOU, SOLDIER
PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll Sandi stepped out of the room where her brother lay. He was not yet aware of the sacrifice he had made that day. She watched the flutter of the flag so bold His … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 