tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post5865951168091919210..comments2024-01-07T06:31:21.493-07:00Comments on Walking Prescott: Starred & Striped for the 4thGranny Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-66052719899198830102007-07-07T11:35:00.000-07:002007-07-07T11:35:00.000-07:00Lucy-- Obviously, I did more than a little distill...Lucy-- Obviously, I did more than a little distillation of the red, white and blue in my post! Speaking of the Union Jack, there's a house in the neighborhood which features American flags out front,but as a sureptitious (and rather gigantic) British flag in the rear patio. As for our sunshine, I am happy to report that our summer rains have started -- sure cools things off.<BR/><BR/>k -- what we've seen is a big change. Patriotic things are a lot less stuffy!Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-42022339821570590942007-07-07T06:26:00.000-07:002007-07-07T06:26:00.000-07:00Well. I have to agree with you on this. It isn't...Well. I have to agree with you on this. It isn't coming across as ironic or disrespectful at all. The fun irony is remembering the reactions of many self-same folks back in the day, yes.<BR/><BR/>My overall feeling, now? I'm glad to see that people feel free to take the flag symbol of their country and make it their own personal expression. Even in clothing.<BR/><BR/>It's a display of ownership and coherence, cohesiveness, with their country and their fellows.<BR/><BR/>I like it. The question of whether it's art or kitsch I won't address today. That's a whole another issue.<BR/><BR/>And not one that really concerns me here and now in this celebratory season.khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430423256832961746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-90237050799790506542007-07-06T22:12:00.000-07:002007-07-06T22:12:00.000-07:00I enjoyed this and also going back over that Memor...I enjoyed this and also going back over that Memorial Day one and its comments, the main message of which is don't mix it with Mr Avus when it comes to a poetry quote! (In fact my mum could quote you that Whittier poem that she' learned at an English school too).<BR/>Brits aren't generally very serious or worried about the Union flag, though it's been splattered about a lot decoratively at least since the 60s, Carnaby St etc. It may not be the most tasteful of flags but certainly eye-catching. The French are more proud and pompous about the tricouleur.<BR/>Perhaps it is partly the throwaway tackiness of all this stars and stripes stuff that feels a bit off ( political discomfort of any colour aside...);the little quilt in the post before is a nice thing, and the old bunting in the Mem. Day one was really grand and clearly a treasure.<BR/>Anyway, I've been enjoying and envying you all this sunshine abd gaiety!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-37897743489470544772007-07-06T12:32:00.000-07:002007-07-06T12:32:00.000-07:00Welcome back, Steve. Trust your holiday was a good...Welcome back, Steve. Trust your holiday was a good one & cooler than it's been hereabouts.Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-59116234552010656422007-07-06T08:52:00.000-07:002007-07-06T08:52:00.000-07:00Lots of red, white, and blue. Nice photos.Lots of red, white, and blue. Nice photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-5553215715712571392007-07-05T21:07:00.000-07:002007-07-05T21:07:00.000-07:00Gadget-- always glad to oblige and really happy wh...Gadget-- always glad to oblige and really happy when folks enjoy my pictures! The actual ceremony wasn't very visual; on the other hand, they had a military brass band, and I'm quite partial to brass bands.Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-61608494472209170202007-07-05T18:20:00.000-07:002007-07-05T18:20:00.000-07:00Great photos as always Granny J! I missed out on ...Great photos as always Granny J! I missed out on the "in town" activities yesterday, so thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-55393800582057774982007-07-05T14:32:00.000-07:002007-07-05T14:32:00.000-07:00Brain-- when I grew up, care and use of the flag w...Brain-- when I grew up, care and <I>use</I> of the flag was a very serious matter.<BR/><BR/>Cat-A -- ironic, what?Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-32788484062126286242007-07-05T11:12:00.000-07:002007-07-05T11:12:00.000-07:00I remember the 60's and 70's, when anyone who wore...I remember the 60's and 70's, when anyone who wore a red, white and blue shirt was castigated by the neo-cons and John Birchers. Now, they're all wearing them.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402991.post-48017716550245175272007-07-05T07:06:00.000-07:002007-07-05T07:06:00.000-07:00I hafta agree, GJ, love all that red, white, and b...I hafta agree, GJ, love all that red, white, and blue.........especially the western shirt with the fringe. <BR/>It does seem to be worn by true Patriots.<BR/>Still, there are rules for the flag. I worked with a retired fireman who showed me exactly how to fold, raise, amd lower the flag that flew in front of our office. He took it very seriously.Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10363689622473649154noreply@blogger.com