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Eleven years ago we decided that when our grandkids turned 7 we would take them on vacation with us. And, it was with each one individually. It gave us time to make Haley, Ryan and Brody feel special and to show them how cool their Nana and Zeyda are. Four years ago when Brody was…

The flag that honors Firefighters who have served and fallen in the line of duty. In California we are beholden to the brave women and men who keep us safe from wildfires. Here in Big Bear we are entering a season with precious little precipitation and raising temperatures. As vegetation drys out, the threat of…

Today I fly the branch of service I was a member of: The US Army. The flag has a blue replica of the seal of the War Office [above the seal is a snake spitting out a ribbon with the words: This We’ll Defend] all on a white field with a red ribbon underneath with…

The southern region of Belgium known as Wallonia. It is the French speaking part of Belgium. I makes up 55% of the territory of Belgium but only 33% of the population. This Walloon region is rich in coal and iron resources. Historically it was the first fully industrialized part of Europe. Currently with the movement…

Bandera de Me’xico. The flag of Mexico. It is vertical tricolor of green; white and red. Charged in the middle white section is the national coat of arms. The overall design has been consistent since 1821. The coat of arms is based on the Aztec symbol for Tenochtitlan [Mexico City]. The story is that the…

The sovereign island nation: Saint Lucia. Located in the West Indies of the Eastern Caribbean Sea. It is one of the Windward Islands It is named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse. It is the only country in the world named after a woman. St Lucia was fought over by the French and British for many…

I debated for hours about flying this flag today. It is what has become known as The Thin Blue Line flag, originally representing the role Police Officers play in society. It has a connection historically to what was known as ‘The Thin Red Line’ (not the flag we know as supporting fire fighters.) The Thin…

One characteristic of a good flag is immediate recognition. This is the iconic logo of The Rolling Stones. In 2021 this brand is 51 years old. The Stones call their formation date July 12, 1962 when they played at the Marquee Club in London. The 5 English lads were: Mick Jagger; Keith Richards; Brian Jones;…

The state flag of Washington. It is the only US flag that has a green field and the image of a US president. Washington became a state in 1889 but did not have a flag. The Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) designed a flag and pushed hard to have it…

Eleven years ago Denise had the strong sensation that she must go to Africa. So when the opportunity arose at our Church she knew she had to go. With a small group from Colorado Community Church Denise first went to Nairobi in Kenya. I always admired how the leader, our friend Keita, said, ‘rather than…