FReeper Canteen ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ 20 June 2024

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Pledge of Allegiance~
Recognized by Congress (1942)

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Col. George T. Balch

The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is a patriotic recited verse that promises allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic of the United States of America. The first version, with a text different from the one used at present, was written in 1885 by Captain George Thatcher Balch, a Union Army officer in the Civil War who later authored a book on how to teach patriotism to children in public schools

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The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931), a Baptist minister, a Christian socialist and the cousin of socialist utopian novelist Edward Bellamy (1850-1898). Bellamy's original "Pledge of Allegiance" was published in the September 8th issue of the popular children's magazine The Youth’s Companion as part of the National Public-School Celebration of Columbus Day, a celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America, conceived by James B Upham. Bellamy's original Pledge read, "I Pledge Allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...so glad you finally got your internet back.

Is it still horribly hot?

[radu]

Hey, a little wind is worth it if you get cooler temps with the deal. LOL

Yes, still dry as a bone over here though clouds gave us another day in the mid 80s. That’s over now and temps start cranking back up towards a rough, hot weekend.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Yes! It took them long enough to get the ‘net and TV going again. GRRRRRRR

The past two days haven’t been too bad since we had heavy cloud cover. Kept the temps down to mid 80s. Now it cranks back up to way too hot for a while again.

I sure wouldn’t mind your 60s and 70s. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep will be welcomed...

No TV and ‘net is a bummer...glad you finally got it back.

Ash and Tim and kiddos are up from Texas for a few days. Tomorrow they are going to the zoo (Ash and I spent a LOT of time there when she was young...I LOVE our zoo!) and will come by after, and after I get home from my appointment. Sunset isn’t til 11:41p.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hurrah for us...we made it thru hump day!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie...love the picture!

[radu]

At least Nashville has a talk radio station to listen to and that got me through the doldrums. LOL

Cool that you get to see Ash and Tim. Is this the first time the kids have been up there? It’s a loooooooong flight for kids that young.
I’ve heard the zoo up there is a nice one. The kids should love it and it’ll be a trip down memory lane for Ash.

It was a pretty day up there. It was odd seeing contrails across the sky. Lots of them and they lasted a long time. We don’t see them all that often, even with all the air traffic there is with Stevens and Elmendorf being up there.

[luvie]

I just stepped out a bit ago and it felt WONDERFUL! 75 lovely cool degrees. THAT, I can live with. Tomorrow the high is only supposed to be about 80. I want to enjoy every moment. And, yes. The wind was still blowing.

If it’s going to get hot, you better hope for lower humidity. It won’t “seem” as bad that way. Or that is our experience. How are the katydids singing?

[luvie]

Oh, I just read this, and I’m so happy that you’ll get to see Ash again...FINALLY! It’s been waaaay too long. I hope y’all enjoy every moment together. Have you ever even met the kids?

[luvie]

I do, too. Kids are the best!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

Yesterday at Wichita Ridge:

Gizmo also enjoyed his visit at the vet yesterday. He got his monthly heart worm pill and a new bottle of zinc tablets. He also got his quarterly flea and tick pill.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Shoulda stayed out there for a while to enjoy it while it’s there. With the wind blowing, it’s hard for skeeters to land on ya. LOL Enjoy that 80 tomorrow. You know it won’t last.

70 here but there’s no breeze. Still feels nice since the clouds moved out and the humidity dropped a little. A little breeze would make it perfect though.
There are a few katydids chattering tonight in the trees behind the barn. None in the woods beside the house yet. When those wake up, it’ll be almost deafening outside and I love it.

I wonder how the guy who bought those woods is going to like it. He’s in for a surprise. He’s living up there in a motorhome for now while he builds his house and he’ll be in the middle of all the chattering. If he doesn’t like katydids .......
LOL

I wish Hubby hadn’t sold the woods. I miss getting to walk through them on the trails Hubby cut throughout them.

Guess I need to scoot and get things done so I can hit the sack. Republican women’s meeting in the morning. Have good rest of the night. Catch ya tomorrow.

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

It looks like you and Gizmo got some good exercise at Wichita Ridge yesterday. Gizmo was pleased with the smelly spots to roll in. LOL

[E.G.C.]

Yep, he sure enjoyed himself yesterday. We’ll see how it goes today at Chisolm Trail Park.

[luvie]

Enjoy your meeting. Get stuff done! See ya tomorrow!

You don’t think the new owner would mind if you were to take walks in those woods, do you? He ought to know you’re not going to mess anything up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

First time on a plane...and they got to visit the cockpit. Ash was hoping they could.

Glad you had a radio and a station for listening.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Haven’t met the kids...8 and 4...except via texts and pictures.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...love the clouds in your sky at Wichita Ridge.
Gizmo sure found a lot of fun things to do...water and places to roll.

Glad he is getting all the things to help him stay healthy.

Have fun on your Thursday adventures.

[luvie]

HowdyHowdy, Early Birds!
Isn't our flag splendid?
We should honor it and America every day!
We have always felt safe here.
Mostly due to our brave troops who stand in front.
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
It's actually 76° right now. You heard right!
(((hugs)))

[luvie]

I know you’re very excited to get to spend time with these precious kids of your “favorite” niece. Enjoy every moment you have with them!