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The island republic of Seychelles. It is composed of 115 islands found in the Indian Ocean, 1,000 miles from Kenya Africa and 700 miles northeast of Madagascar. This set of islands was known for centuries to traders who would sail past it. As is common the islands were ‘claimed’ by a number of countries. It…

The Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace. Located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state…

We were not home in Denver but with 2,000 rallies we found a great one to participate in. In Oklahoma City the march began in Scissortail park. Besides the stated purpose of declaring to the world that the USA does not have a king and won’t entertain anyone who thinks they are one – it…

Sixty years ago my parents and I opened Flanders Music in Tecumseh Michigan. They had the silly confidence in their fifteen year old son that he knew enough about records and current music that he could be the Record Buyer (the person who decided which records to stock to sell in the store). For me…

Back out on the road, this time in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We are here doing a Trusted House sit and visiting our Grandson and his fiancee. In need of a refreshing cuppa joe we searched and found Mattie’s Coffee Company. A good rating and a nice neighborhood vibe so we decided to test it out.…

Being a vexillologist, flags always catch my attention. We visited one of the most impressive museums in the country recently, The First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Where a flag caught my eye. Good museums investigate and authenticate pieces that are offered to them by collectors. They make sure the piece is the…

We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo.How about you, you, you.You can come too, too, too.We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo. Something tells meIt’s all happening at the zooI do believe itI do believe it’s true We’ve been to the zoo, zoo, zoo So have you, you, you And you came too, too, too We’ve been to…

Mama, I’m telling youAs sure as I am standing hereShe’s my girl, and that’s the wayI’m keeping it, now mama, dear No good will it do youTo stand there and frown at meThe girl’s got my heartAnd my love’s comin’ down on meMy love’s comin’ down since IGot a taste of wild honey (Sweet, sweet,…

OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain,And the wavin’ wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain.OOOOk-lahoma, Ev’ry night my honey lamb and I, Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk makin’ lazy circles in the sky. We know we belong to the land (yo-ho)And the land…

The flag of the County of Norfolk in England. It is the top tier of government of Norfolk County, of which Norwich is the main city. The flag is a bi-color, gold and black field with a white ‘bend’ bearing 9 black ermine spots in alternating pairs of singles and doubles. (Yes Ermine – the…