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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
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Asking directions is not my favorite thing to do. I always feel that if I stay at it long enough I’ll eventually find my way. My wife, Martie, on the other hand, is always quick to ask directions and incredulous about my unwillingness to admit that I don’t have a clue about where I’m going. In the end, she is the wiser one. She gets to her destination quickly and without angst while I end up getting lost.
Thinking that we are smart enough to navigate life on our own goes contrary to the warning of Scripture that tells us, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death” (Prov. 16:25). When we are at a fork in the road, we need to stop and consult the ways of the Lord, “for the ways of the Lord are right” (Hos. 14:9).
Life is a directional enterprise. It’s vitally important to know how to successfully direct our lives toward blessed and peaceful relationships, meaningful acts of love and service, a fulfilling experience with God, and a host of other vitally important destinations.
Asking God for directions isn’t just a good idea—it’s critical. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart . . . and He shall direct your paths” (Prov. 3:5-6).
Read: Hosea 14
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Happy Chanukah!
Thanks for the story of the Berlin Airlift. It always amazes me how kind America is to her former enemies.
A sharp, snappy salute to the Berlin Airlift heroes!
Thanks, Galz, for Part II of this wonderful American Christmas story! Thank God we have military heroes with hearts!
Good morning, Canteen.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Foggy with a few showers this afternoon.
Thunder possible. High 67F.
Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
~ Tonight...Showers early, then cloudy overnight.
Thunder possible. Low 44F.
SW winds shifting to NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 50%.
Boy, it sure has been foggy around here.
Luckily, not so foggy we couldn't see to drive in.
Once again, weekend went too fast.
Starting putting up the tree on Saturday
only to have the tree lights go kaput
so had to put it off until
Sunday after we went shopping and picked up new lights.
This week I have to do the cards.
And figure out what to get the grandkids.
But right now, I need to make my rounds.
And then get to work.
But, please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!
The FR Canteen is
Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
ARMSTRONG, FRANK ALTON III
10/6/1967
"KIA" Body not recovered
Laos
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Well, here's what Sarge and The Bride were up to this past weekend: back with the Knights of Yore and the Yule Ball! The theme for the event was Yule in Lithuania, with themed food, music, and revelry. Here are parts of the journey:
We arrived Friday evening after a long, arduous journey, and upon arrival at the Feast Hall, there was travelers' fare prepared and waiting for those who came from a far: lentil soup, fresh breads and butter, fish and tea.
The next morning, we woke to find the thrones of the Peerage set up for their use. These are the thrones of His Majesty the King, his daughter the Princess, and the Baron and Baroness who are their hosts.
There were to be gifts exchanged that evening after the Grand Feast, and the table was piled high with clever things - including a TARDIS on the corner!
We set up a simple camp near the tournament field, to watch the day's comings and goings. The Bride's red cloak on her chair, Sarge's black on the right. Between us was a loaf of homemade bread The Bride made and brought with us to nosh on during the day.
And yes, I said we were near the tournament field! Here are two of the folks sparring for the Light Weapons Tournament, with a marshall watching the pair...
And the heavies were out there as well! This is but some of the fighting for the Warlord's Tourney, which went pretty much like a game of "Survivor": two teams eliminate each other, then the winning team engages in a free-for-all until the last man standing wins...
I didn't know whose shield this was (I found out later it was a Knight's), but the workmanship involved was so impressive...
Now, THIS was impressive, too: a lady dueling in the Light Weapons Tourney, giving admirable account of herself. Even other fighting stopped to watch the duel...
Whereas, on the Warlord's Field, the savagery continued...
After the tournaments, came Royal Court. The Marine Corps was present to collect for Toys for Tots. This was an awesome sight: His Majesty, dressed festively as Father Christmas for the occasion, with two Marine NCO's standing bolt-upright at attention!
Her Excellency the Baroness informed the Marines of over six HUNDRED toys which are at their disposal, her voice cracking with emotion as she praised their devotion to duty and spoke of her admiration...
And now, on to the Grand Feast! This was High Table for the Royal Party. The thrones of two kingdoms plus the hosting barony are here...
And of course, Low Table, where the boards for the populace were set.
And you can see the great hall bustling with people and servers and minstrels, courtly garb and manners, voices raised in laughter and song.
In addition to the field of battle, there were equestrian events, as well as art and poetry contests, something for every flavor of the days of yore. And to add to the evening, Sarge WON the Poetry Contest! The judges approached us during the feast, asking if Sarge might join the Kingdom Laureate competition later this spring! All in all, a wonderful time, and a wonderful journey through the Current Middle Ages!
