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What a great picture! Ahem! I think your next post sort of gave it away. The cat's out of the bag, Spatzie! Well, that plus I know it's not me and it's not Snow Bunny, and you didn't address it to anyone else but the three of us!

Can't fool you, Billie. But you might try to rearrange her into an appropriate period uniform, if you can find something suitable- though what she has fits in pretty well.

*They also serve, who stand and yodel....*

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What a fun neat picture. Perfect for the Canteen . I hope Billie and I can have front row seats so you can hear us applaud the loudest.

Good evening my FRiends;

I've been away for awhile, and have missed FR very much. I have a little story for you all.

When I started back to school after 22 years, I was a little apprehensive; after all, I heard daily about the anti-U.S. propaganda teachers and administrators were filling kids with, and I knew I wouldn't sit silent if I heard one word of it (I did hear some, and I did speak out rather loudly, but that's another story). But on Nov. 9th, our school held a Veteran's Day assembly in the main auditorium. It seems that one of the teachers suggested it and the students ran with it.

First, the Pledge of Allegiance, recited by all present. An Army Color Guard presented the Flag in a room absolutely silent save for the sound of their footsteps. A young lady with the voice of an angel sang the National Anthem. A state trooper sang "God Bless the U.S.A". A teacher/veteran spoke about patriotism, about the honor of serving his country as his ancestors had done for over 150 years. Every student and teacher who was a veteran was recognized, and presented with a Flag pin and a button honoring their military service. Lastly, a recording by John Wayne telling the story of the song "Taps" was played, while a video screen showed the Flag waving at Arlington National Cemetary. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life, and there were very few dry eyes when it was over.

I only wish every veteran in this country could be recognized the way our vets were that day. They deserve so much more, but at least we can say "Thank you for your service, and your sacrifices. We breathe free because you went in harm's way, and those who fell will never be forgotten."

Thank you, Billie and Snow Bunny, for making this place where we can sound off.