Eleven, Eleven, Eleven

Today is a legal holiday in the United States.  Veterans Day is a day dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day."

Dear America . . .

Please keep our government afloat through these rough waters!

Happy Birthday America!

You are looking into the grand archway of the Boston Harbor Hotel where a gigantic flag waves gracefully during this national holiday.  America's independence movement began in Boston more than 200 years ago.   "This Old House" will resume next Thursday.

Memorial Day Observed

Today is a United States federal holiday; we remember the men and women who died while serving their country.  Many Americans will visit cemeteries and place flags on the graves of those who have served us and passed on.

Travel Tuesday: Boston, Massachusetts

I traveled to the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday as I have for many years on Patriots Day.  I captured this photo of the international flags before the horrific explosions shrouded the scene.  My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

History Made

History was made yesterday in Massachusetts by electing our first woman senator, Elizabeth Warren.  I hope she is able to make a difference in Congress and help President Obama get something accomplished there.  

Perhaps my phone will now stop ringing with all those annoying political calls.

Election Day, 2012

I hope that every registered voter is able to travel to their polling place today. I have some trivia to share for this occasion: Did you know that Lydia Taft became the first legal woman voter in colonial America in 1756? This occurred under British rule in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. This was in a New England town meeting and she voted on at least three occasions in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. ("Travel Tuesday" will be back next week.)

Quincy's ballot today is a made up of 2 large cards;  you use a pen and fill in a small oval to mark your choice.  The ballot is written in two languages to assist Quincy's large Asian population.

What is the ballot like in your city or town?

Let's hope we don't go through a "punch card" fiasco anywhere in this election like we did a few years back.

Colorful Code

The nautical flags look beautiful against the blue sky . . . but what do they say?

Fourth of July

Happy Birthday, America!  Today's photo was captured at Merrymount Park.

Fun Fourth Facts:  Three American presidents died on July 4th and one president was born on this day. Do you know the 4 names?  The answers will appear in the "comment" section later today (after the fireworks).

11.11.11

Today is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Thank you!

"Old Glory"

Happy "National Flag Day".

Remembering

Today's post, from Mount Wollaston Cemetery, was taken in the quiet of the dawn, in honor of the soldiers who gave their lives for our country.

Presidents Day

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It's a federal holiday in the U.S.A today. We are honoring two presidents: both George Washington who was born on Feb. 22nd and Abraham Lincoln born on Feb. 12th. This photo was taken across Quincy Bay at President John F. Kennedy's Library and Museum in Boston.

Flag Day

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Quincy has the longest running Flag Day parade in the country . . . 56 years. Tonight's parade will be topped off with fireworks as long as the weather cooperates.

Thursday is "This Old House Day"

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This colonial Revival house is located at 126 Grandview Avenue on Wollaston Hill. I like the windows with the diagonal transoms. I also like the Alaskan flag which I learned was designed by a 13 year-old and the only one I've ever seen flying in Quincy!