There is no doubt that every country does have it’s own culture. If one took any given person and sat one from one country to another they would both find over time that amount of things they do have in common rather than not.
The patriotic ideals in which I tend to have valued from several vantages are ones in which I have no shame on. Each country does celebrate it’s own days of remembering those that were involved in the major wars and ongoing wars. I have never in the history since some time ago only taken one – for we all do pride what has been done and if we go about are day it’s not just in an American way – it’s in a Universal manner and that is what makes it so interesting.
However in my write that I submitted last night was truly my own. I can say the pledge on the back of my hand but I do find that it’s respectful as well for myself to give something back to a country that has given me much.
That all said I enjoyed the day in a manner that is much like an extended holiday. I wanted it that way.
The fulfillment of where we live and reside is not a compromise of what we believe in. It’s fortifying to see that people can place a regard to Memorial Day to the United States as well as with any other country that has it’s own holidays that take place in a way that is attune to there own country and culture.
I have always loved since I was a child the blue red and white. I was raised on the banner of one of two countries that I feel are similar in so many ways. Yeah it’s not an ordinary Monday. It’s one that does have many things to consider but the last time I was in United States we really did not place that much attention to remembering other than the parade. Thereafter it was onwards with doing other things that gave way to understanding and just doing what we lived for - being free.
How things do change. Yet I truly believe that we are in the midst of a new era and I don’t place that much weight into it all. More so is the person, the genuine persona of each and everyone and I am sure that those here know whom they are as I have only done it by the way of a right.
On this very day regardless of where you reside you have to ask yourself is the glass half full or half empty. So often the military had a slogan - "civi street likes us only in time of war". You know as a kid that theme really as stayed with me as I think in many ways only those that have had family members that have been in one of the various areas of the armed forces - they really might not appreciate it as much as it could be.
Think about it - a man retires and enters into a church with his wife in the 80's and then the after the old priest asks the new member to his congregation on what he did and hears it. The priest responds with a remark of "That was a very unworthy life". The man that led within the armed forces responded back with, " Father with all due respect - if it was not for what I am the people of my like have done you would not be preaching here". The old priest walked away - without a doubt a new thought in his mind.
Now times have changed in so many ways...so many...for good and with progress rather than regression.
Someone needs to teach that priest some manners.
ReplyDeleteIt's a true story in the time of the cold war. Karyn it was my father when he had returned back with us all.
ReplyDeleteI am sure the priest did go and think it over as the manner that it was placed I am sure that he understood how Russia at the time was not allowed to have any religious celebrations. I thought I would write it as it has some meaning pertaining to those that serve and the merit that so many did not understand during those days or perhaps the old priest himself.
We have much progress but I'm afraid I disagree we have much regression too. Just my view.
ReplyDelete"PRIVATE citizens have more power to do public good and solve common problems than ever before in human history.” Former U.S. President Bill Clinton made that statement during a conference in Ottawa, Canada.
Later he said " The planet is at a crucial cross-roads with the choices made today critical for the forests, oceans, rivers, mountains, wildlife and other life support systems upon which current and future generations depend.”
The present state of the global environment is but one cause of anxiety. People throughout the world now live in fear of terrorist attacks. And they have reason to be--this is the age of rage. And one I feel will be our doom"
I think he saw both as I do.
But you wrote a very thought provoking blog and yes I too have been blessed in many ways. As we all our. We are alive. We are not so different there. And this is a day I do celebrate in memory those who have served in the Services.
Is the glass half full or empty--perhaps it is not just perspective but both.
But let us all do our very best to make it better.
It's a great blog, You should be very proud how you write--it reaches and touches one's heart .
Don't think for a second that I don't realize the state of affairs we are in at this time Haddie. Certainly you have hit on a few things and that has always been your way which I entirely respect. We live in very changing times - yes....But I am optimistic that if there is a will then there may be a way in time for things to re adjust.
ReplyDeleteWhere there is a will --there is a way--so the old quote says. And that quote has been around for a long time. Must be some truth to it,
ReplyDeleteAnd where there is life there is hope.
Take care
You as well Haddie and it's always a pleasure as you will make that choice and say things in a manner that I have always regarded highly.
ReplyDeleteTime does tell all, we don't know where hope is but within each one of us there is our own content that makes the day and or lives of worth. Take care and all the best as always...
A good write Jack !
ReplyDeleteHey thanks and this guy has to get to bed! :)
ReplyDeletegood writing my friend , and thankyou so much for your good wishes regarding my book if it is all down to people like you and other friends that i have done this , you have all commented on my poetry and i am greatly inspired by it all thankyou .Rosie
ReplyDeleteYour most welcome Rosie I just arrived home and not to breach this but I am taking my mother in one hour to her doctor and then I am probably going into emergency again....But I certainly think that your writes are tremendous. Yes they are risky but within it all you have a tremendous manner in how you situate words.
ReplyDeleteInspiration never comes from one Rosie, but thanks. Last night I read someones blog pertaining to just being selfish - how ironic it is that some just don't realize at night how I really do get to the variety of blogs.
All said Kudos to you!