[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Boomer

I wish people would, at least once in a while, LOOK UP at the flags they are flying on the flagpoles in their yards. Most of those flags are beautiful. BUT.........

Some of those flags, that I know are flown with pride and the best of intentions, are tattered and torn and faded.

When I walk around our village, I cannot help but check the flags. (I know. I know. Who do I think I am? Betsy Ross?)

But, honestly, I can't help it. It's automatic with me. I was brought up to be very respectful of the flag.....and I know those people flying those ragged flags were, too. They know better. They just are not paying attention.

One day on my walk, I started doing flag math in my head -- percentages. Again, I could not help it. I was seeing so many flags that surely would have embarrassed the owner had they LOOKED at their flag.

I am sorry to have to say this, but more than 25% of the flags I saw should not have been flying. Those flags should have been dropped off at the American Legion or somewhere for a proper flag retirement ceremony.

Oh my goodness. This is quite a rant I am on here. Somebody probably will tell me to move if I cannot control my flag math and mind my own business.

But, hey, I don't knock on anybody's door and tell them to LOOK at their flag. I just keep on walking and, in my head, dividing the total number of flags I see into the number of those that should be respectfully retired. The big number into the little number......

There was one walk when 40% of the flags I saw were torn and faded. I had to keep walking and walking until I could bring the percentage down because it was driving me nuts! I so wanted to tell those people to PLEASE NOTICE their flags.

And now you know.........

Boomer

Excellent thoughts. When we left Ohio, the flag we were flying was worn. We had an Eagle Scout across the street who took it to dispose of it properly. Wonder if anyone knows who would do that here? Whoops. I see that DBussone is the person. I will remember that.