cj Sez: Today is FLAG DAY, the day set aside by President
Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to celebrate the anniversary of the Stars and Stripes as
our national flag.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress designated,
by resolution, a United States flag with “13 stripes, alternate red and white”
and “13 white stars in a blue field.” The stars were in a circle so that no one
colony would be viewed above another. It is reported that George Washington
said, “Let the 13 stars in a circle stand as a new constellation in the heavens.”
Today the 13 stripes remain, representing the 13 original colonies. Since 1960, shortly
after Hawaii became our fiftieth state, there have been 50 white stars in that
blue field.
The Continental Congress left no record to show why it chose
the colors. However, in 1782, the Congress of the Confederation chose these
same colors for the Great Seal of the United States and listed their meaning as
follows: white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness, and
blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. According to legend, George
Washington interpreted the elements of the flag this way: the stars were taken
from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified
the secession from the home country.
Find fast facts about “Old Glory” here: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day
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Writing apropos metaphors: A Jane Friedman blog post by developmental
book editor Jessi Rita Hoffman.
“Do you torture your metaphors, linking unlike things in
outrageous comparisons? Do you manufacture odd phrases and invent “words” in an
attempt to seem “literary” and “sound like a writer”? If so, you probably don’t
even know you are doing this, yet the pretentious writing this results in is
one of the marks of an amateur writer.”
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The Mystery Writers of America organization posted an
extensive list of books written by some of their members. A favorite author or
new best friend author…you’re sure to find a book that grabs your interest
here: https://mysterywriters.org/new-books-by-mwa-members-june-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3cJ43CqSyrmnT_6vlrzzAr30uu39lqDKsVBRJ_5Jj2u-yZCy13QOtcsuQ
According to MWA: “They
may all be found at your local Independent Bookstore. Remember – books
make the best presents and can help get you through these challenging
times. Visit this link to find a store near you: http://www.indiebound.org/ ”
(cj Sez: In Mobile, The Haunted Bookshop
is one of the “indiebound” stores.)
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That’s it for today’s post. You-all guys keep on keeping on,
and I’ll try to do the same, (Sending up prayers for your health and safety.)
cj
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the Chateau Rouge. I have absolutely fallen in love with the place and its
inhabitants. All the stories make you feel as if they aren’t only real, but old
friends.”
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