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Episode 232: What Would It Say? →

During July, in the month when we celebrate independence day, many patriotic thoughts come to mind as I see "Old Glory" wave high in the skies. If that flag could speak, what would it say? In my thought file, I have the following thoughts about our flag.

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tags: patriotism, God, freedom, country, high, thoughts, Marion, silent, respect, sons, American patriots, honor, peace, bulwark, final resting place, patriotic, glory, charity, kinship
categories: quote, reflection, service, history
Tuesday 07.30.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 227: Old Glory →

When you read this column, it will be only a few days before Flag Day. I have often wondered if "Old Glory" can tell her story, just what she might tell us. Recently, I read some warm thoughts which I'd like to share with you, my dear readers of this column.

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tags: flag, freedom, symbolizes, glory, people, stars, vigilance, hardiness, stars and stripes, parade, innocence, Marion, purity, respect, protect, patriotic, thoughts, man, defeat, perseverance
categories: holiday, quote, education, history, reflection, service
Tuesday 06.11.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 138: Old Glory →

When you read this column, it will only be a few days before Flag Day. I have often wondered if Old Glory could tell her story, just what she might tell us. Recently, I read some warm thoughts which I'd like to share with you, my dear readers of this column.

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tags: flag, symbol, man, unified, stars, freedom, parade, stripes, perseverance, glory, respect, hardiness, defeat, innocence, idealists, Marion, purity, child, street, star spangled banner
categories: reflection, history, holiday, memories
Tuesday 06.14.22
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 82: Violets & Saint Valentine →

We welcome the month of February. It begins with National Freedom Day, on February 1 and Groundhog Day on February 2. It is the month for Valentine's Day, the month when our attention is focused on love, and gifts of love are presented to those for whom we have warm and loving feelings. It is the month we celebrate Presidents Day, and have many warm and patriotic thoughts for our beloved country. I recently read thoughts about the story of Saint Valentine. Perhaps it is best understood from the poem Helen Steiner Rice wrote that describes what the real meaning of this special signifies.

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tags: love, thoughts, warm, February, Valentine, Saint Valentine, month, word, patron saint, violets, prison, respect, legend, country, Mother Teresa, parents, St. Francis of Assisi, prison cell, travelers, leaves
categories: reflection, meditation, holiday, family, friends
Tuesday 02.09.21
Posted by Trina Harger
 

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