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21 articles found.

SUMMARY VIEW  Expanded details within a Category. Click on article title, Category, or a listed Topic

To change sort order or make another search, modify the form above

Citizenship

 2 records found

Voting Matters by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 24, 2020)
Dueling parties and candidates vie for your vote…
Topics: Civility COVID-19 Current Events, News Education Government News Opportunity Patriotism Policy, Policy Formation Politics Social Issues Voting & Elections


Amer-I-Can by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 9, 2016)
How do you pronounce 'American'?
Topics: Faith Freedom Inspiration Opportunity Patriotism



Disaster

 1 record found

Attempting to Tally the Sum and Substance of 9-11 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 10, 2006)
A set of numbers that still doesn't add up five years later…
Topics: Current Events, News History Patriotism Terrorism


General

 1 record found

A Week in Kansas and Missouri by Garrison Keillor


(My World   February 16, 2023)
This is the beauty of being eighty years old, my kiddos, the ability to disengage from the tumult and the tragedy and enjoy the everyday ordinary.…
Topics: Attitudes Civility Humor Optimal Aging Patriotism Relationships



Government & Politics

 1 record found

Election Day is Chooseday! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 8, 2022)
Election Day is the day we voice our values and influence our future…
Topics: Government Patriotism Politics Values Voting & Elections



History

 2 records found

Hope Amid Horror by James N. Watkins


(Our World   September 11, 2021)
Remembering 9/11…
Topics: Coping Crisis Dying and Death Faith History Hopes & Dreams Loss & Grieving Memories Patriotism Terrorism Tragedy


Celebrating Dependence Day by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 25, 2021)
A present-day twist on a piece of Civil War history related to the celebration of Independence Day (July 4)…
Topics: Christian Life Forgive, Forgiveness History July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Patriotism Prayer Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving



Holidays

 9 records found

Keeping the Dream Alive in 2021 by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 18, 2021)
Thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021…
Topics: Civility Current Events, News Holidays Hopes & Dreams News Patriotism Politics Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Media Social Movements Social Unrest, Division Voting & Elections


Indpendence Day Q&A by James N. Watkins


(My World   July 2, 2020)
A not-so-trivial quiz about July 4 and the Founding Fathers…
Topics: Beliefs Freedom God Government History Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Patriotism Religion Spirituality, Seeking God Values


A NEW Poem about OLD Glory by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2018)
What does Francis Scott Key have to do with Flag Day?…
Topics: Holidays Patriotism Tribute, Testimony


Pledge of Allegiance History by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 14, 2015)
Today is Flag Day in the United States, a good time to take a look at the history of the Pledge of Allegiance…
Topics: Patriotism


Happy Holidays by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 3, 2011)
There is reason for pride in the 235th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence....
Topics: History Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Patriotism Statistics

There are 4 more items for the category Holidays and the Patriotism topic...See the whole list


Life Events

 1 record found

Thoughts About Toothpaste and Patriotism by Garrison Keillor


(My World   February 11, 2022)
I am at an age when one is grateful for every day…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Friends & Neighbnors Humor Patriotism



News & Current Events

 1 record found

I Pledge Allegiance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 16, 2012)
Gabby Gifford demonstrates that for which we stand…
Topics: Courage Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Patriotism Tragedy


Sports & Recreation

 3 records found

Just Do It, Nike! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 6, 2019)
A call to stand up to Colin Kaepernick…
Topics: Advertising Character, Integrity Football (American) Patriotism Social Movements Sports


I Can't Stand for This by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 1, 2017)
Reflecting on the NFL player's boycott of the National Anthem…
Topics: Football (American) News Patriotism Social Issues Social Movements Sports Values


O Say Can't You Stand? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 2, 2016)
Questioning Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem…
Topics: Current Events, News Patriotism Sports