Mrs. Teabody Flies the American Flag
Our American flag. There are probably altogether more than three dozen American flags flying along Main Street McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania today and they will remain flying until Independence Day 2022 has passed. The bulk of the current crop were donated by a dear friend to recognize the service and sacrifice of our military. The opening days of the history of my life recognized that America armed forces had joined other countries in the destruction of a horrible monster bent on eliminating whole segments of the world. My father, my uncles embodied the American military aspect. It was that flag I grew up gazing at, hand over heart: "UNITED States of America" and "with liberty and justice for all." While I have many, many mixed feelings about the state of affairs in America on this bright morning of July 4, 2022, I'm clear about the spirit and intent with which I put three dozen American flags in place: 1. Respect for the American military and all the associ