As we in the US celebrate our Independence Day, it was been brought to light that Francis Bellamy (author of the Pledge of Allegiance, who was born in the next town from mine) may not be the original author, that he may have plagiarized it. However, he did promote the oath with one word change...
A bit behind, we celebrated the 4th on the lake. The Ring of Fire is a native American tradition during the time of harvest. Bonfires would be lit around the lake to signify the start of harvest and to thank the gods for the harvest.
For those of you celebrating the Memorial Day weekend in the United States...may it be filled with friends,
and family, and barbeques, and camping,
but most of all may it be filled with remembrances of
those who have passed...especially those who served our country!
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For those of you celebrating the Memorial Day weekend in the United States...may it be filled with friends,
and family, and barbeques, and camping,
but most of all may it be filled with remembrances of
those who have passed...especially those who served our country!
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