Damsel and I will be celebrating Flag Day with Filet Mignon Steaks and a Salad for Sunday Dinner. We’re also celebrating a couple of birthdays: U.S. Army’s 251st and President Donald Trump’s 80th. Go Army and Happy Birthday Mr. President!
UPDATE: Flag Day Steaks on the grill . . .
Hers (left) is butterflied because she likes it cooked for some reason. Mine (right) is on for only 10 minutes and uncooked to perfection.
Today marks the 82nd anniversary of Operation Overlord, also popularly known as “D-Day.” Thousands of Allied troops and equipment were dispatched to the shores of Normandy to begin the invasion of occupied France and then on into Germany thereafter. Take a moment to reflect on the efforts and to pray for their sacrifices in the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
Now, in the 21st century, all the sacrifices and successes in the Second World War seem for naught, as the weak-willed governments of several European countries seem to have forgotten the freedoms established by the Allies and have fallen into the trap of invasion by immigration of millions of undesirable Islamics whom the governments seem to want to protect. Pray for Europe and the resumption of freedom there.
We are relaxing in our tranquil and protected desert retreat today and will be celebrating the victory, however brief, by preparing a feast on the Day of Sabbath here. We hope you all will be secure in your places as well. God Bless.
Judging from the graphic above, it seems as if our Nation has been in conflicts almost constantly since its establishment. I cannot begin to estimate the number of casualties and deaths resulting from those battles.
We thank the LORD for our freedom and security, none of which would be possible without the terrible losses suffered by those brave and gallant souls.
On this Memorial Day, as we commemorate those lost in the many battles over the years, may we contemplate their ultimate sacrifices and pray to the LORD for the safe keeping of their souls.
AI generated graphic by ChatGPT. Click to enlarge.
No country on Earth has assembled such a versatile, well equipped and dedicated collection of men and women who serve under the Star Spangled Banner as the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Each year on the third Saturday of May, we celebrate this day to recognize our Armed Forces as simply the best in the world.
Join us as we celebrate, congratulate, thank and bless our uniformed patriots that have answered the call to defend America. Pray for the folks doing their duty around the world to be safe in their work and to return home safely at the conclusion of their various assignments.
Banner above created by AI ChatGPT. Click to view enlarged.
Thank you, veterans, for your unwavering courage and sacrifice in defending the freedoms we hold dear. From the battlefields of past wars to the modern fronts of global conflict, you have stood as the shield of our nation, putting duty above self and protecting the American way of life for generations. Your service—whether in times of war or peace—has ensured that liberty endures, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
To every veteran who has worn the uniform, faced adversity, and returned home changed but unbroken: your legacy inspires us all. On this Veterans Day and every day, we honor your commitment, resilience, and the profound impact you’ve made on our country’s story. Thank you for your service to America—may we always remember and repay the debt we owe.
P.S. Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps Yesterday. Sorry for the late acknowledgement. OOHRAH!
We haven’t forgotten our “Never Forget” day, just late posting due to other matters. Thursday is our day for grocery shopping and we were also distracted by the news coverage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk yesterday – perhaps that’s another post entirely.
Meanwhile, we’re directing our thoughts and prayers to the matter of remembering those lost in the brutal attacks on America 24 years ago. Nearly a quarter-century has passed since those events and the memory is still vivid as we recall seeing them unfold. We will Never Forget!
Clickable Image above (courtesy Damsel) – Patriot Day American flags align some of the main drags in Wickenburg in honor of the memory of 9-11-2001.
Happy Independence Day, America! On the 249th anniversary of independence from our tyrannical overlords of yore, we seem to be enjoying much in the way of prosperity, peace and the blessings from above.
From The Patriot Post:
On July 3rd, the day before the Continental Congress affirmed our Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, that the 4th of July “ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.” He continued, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
He added: “You will think me transported with Enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will triumph in that Days Transaction, even although We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.”
The defense of Liberty requires eternal vigilance…
Image above: Proudly flying our National and State flags over our little domicile. Click on the image to view enlarged.
Today, we celebrated with prayers and thanks for our freedoms, followed by a steak and salad dinner.
UPDATE: Here is an interesting AI generated spam comment linked to some irrelevant music platform:
Really appreciate how you tied John Adams’ words to the present moment—his vision of posterity ‘triumphing’ feels especially relevant as we reflect on 249 years of hard-earned freedom. Your mention of prayer and gratitude before a simple, celebratory meal struck a meaningful balance between tradition and mindfulness. It’s a good reminder that patriotism can be both spirited and reflective.
It’s interesting how the AI robot parses the post and then generates a somewhat apropos comment. Of course, we won’t link to their clickbait. AI comments are getting to be more frequent, but still caught by the Askimet anti-spam plug-in.