A Flagg Worth Honoring

Dear Lee, For many, July is the best month of the year. The first full month of summer gets off to a bang, thanks in large part to Fourth of July celebrations. Honoring our independence is a grand time to wave the flag. And while we’re at it, this July just might be the perfect […]

The Many Moods of Uncle Sam

Along with the bald eagle and Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam represents the spirit of the United States. In his red, white and blue suit with striped pants and top hat, he has been a symbol of patriotism and a convincing promoter of everything from cereal to car insurance to military enlistment. Uncle Sam remains a […]

July 4th Collectibles Keep Memories Alive 

Dear Lee,  Fourth of July fireworks parties have been part of our lives since the 1960s. Since free fireworks were fired from the playground at the school at the corner and the family picnic area was the open space around the other buildings at the corner, we had the perfect party and viewing spot. The […]

Uncle Sam

Many figures have been used over the years to represent America. The earliest was the Indian Queen, who was the European symbol for North America from about 1570 to 1776. The attractive American Indian woman was represented in figurines and textiles. In 1776 her looks changed to a younger Indian Queen, who remained popular until […]