The Wandering Minstrel

The Better Half pointed this picture out to me while she was reading the blogs last week. I don’t know about you, but I may never be able to look at pumpkin pie again, without having this image pop into my head.

All the silliness aside, we are planning to feast on turkey parts, stuffing, cranberry jelly, mashed ‘taters and pumpkin pie for dessert. Prior to the feast, we will be enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and all-day NFL games, all on the HDTV. The morning game is the Packers at the Lions, the afternoon game is the Raiders at the Cowboys and - new this year - the evening game is the Giants at the Broncos.

I wonder if the new Thanksgiving Day game will be permanently played in Denver, as it is in the other two “D” cities, Detroit and Dallas? Does anyone know the answer to that?

We wish everyone a great Thanksgiving Holiday!

I wasn’t satisfied to just have a three-day weekend for the July 4th holiday, so I took a vacation day today. It was worth spending one of my few remaining days to get everything done today.

We got in a little grocery shopping, browsed over the gun counter at Turner’s Outdoorsman and barbecued some really good baby back ribs this afternoon. Served ‘em up with baked beans and the Better Half’s “World Championship” ‘tater salad.

Damn good.

The daily commute occasionally allows us to spot weird things. Today, it was this.

And Happy Hunting.

As you enjoy the holiday today, take a moment to remember that many of our men and women in the military will be on duty, away from home and family. Without them and their sacrifices throughout the history of our nation, we might not be celebrating independence at all.

Please visit one or more of these charities and help to make someones day a little better.

• Any Military:
• Any Soldier
• Any Marine
• Any Sailor
• Any Airman
• Any Coast Guard
• Packages from Home
• Soldier’s Angels
• USO
• Wounded Warriors

Thanks to those who wear the uniform, these colors don’t run.

Flag Day, June 14, 2008

The anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

Keep in mind that this country wouldn’t have a day celebrating the Star Spangled Banner had it not been for “the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air.” The strength of America lies within her resolve to be free and to defend that freedom and well-being with whatever force it takes to do so.

America’s strength also depends on individual strength and sacrifice. Individuals have the choice to become a part of the greater Militia by owning firearms. The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees that. This month, the Supreme Court will render their decision on the DC Gun Case which is almost certain to render the ban unconstitutional. Helmke the Hopolophobe has all but conceded defeat before the fact.

Long may she fly and long may she be defended by all of us.

The National Christmas Tree arrives in a horse-drawn carriage. (whitehouse.gov)