In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution, passed on June 14, 1777, stated: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white … [Read more...] about Flag Day
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Is Your Grandparent an ANTIFA Agent?
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, President Trump sent the following tweet at 8:34 AM EDT regarding police shoving a peaceful protester in Buffalo, NY. The protester, 75-year-old Martin Gugino, suffered a serious head injury, spent time in the ICU and is still in the hospital at the time of this writing. Here was the president’s tweet excusing the officers’ actions: No doubt you … [Read more...] about Is Your Grandparent an ANTIFA Agent?
Job Opportunity — School Bus Drivers Needed!
There are still many unknowns as our economy continues the reopening process and the school year is about to begin this fall. But one thing that is all but certain is that more school bus drivers will be needed. If you’re looking for a great part-time job, Transportation Services, Inc., Souderton, PA, sister company of Hagey Coach, Inc. for whom I drive, is currently … [Read more...] about Job Opportunity — School Bus Drivers Needed!
A Reading List to Help Understand What’s Happening Today
The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has led to a reawakening in our country about the injustices and prevalence of racism. This post is to give you links to a few articles I have found helpful in understanding some of the protests going on not just in our country (US) but literally around the world. (Note: A few of these have been listed in previous blog … [Read more...] about A Reading List to Help Understand What’s Happening Today
Sunday Drive
Susan and I enjoy Sunday drives (or almost any other day of the week!), whether just sightseeing or on a photographic excursion, or more often a combination of both. Contact-free, of course. This past Sunday we took a drive through central Bucks County and came upon a couple of spots I hadn’t seen before. The first was the Rockpoint Church, on Point Pleasant Pike near … [Read more...] about Sunday Drive
Is Your Knife Sharp?
No, that’s not a rhetorical question. And there are no politics in this post. I like knives. There are few things in life so satisfying as cutting something with a sharp knife — cutting vegetables like you’re slicing through warm butter, opening an Amazon box with ease, carving a turkey, or slicing into a thick juicy steak with a sharp steak knife. Several years ago I … [Read more...] about Is Your Knife Sharp?