For Granted

We hear it all the time, "American's take their freedom for granted." The new response is, "If you can't stand behind the guys on the front line, stand beside them." I think it's beautiful.

I volunteered at a football game tonight and I realized just how "old school" I am, and instantly came to the conclusion that "what a shame that is." The JROTC raised the flag, and the band played the national anthem, and people had to be reminded to take their hats off. Then, even with the reminder, it was amazing the number of people who didn't--the number of people who didn't even stop what they were doing to take a moment and appreciate what we have.

I'll admit, I take it for granted a lot more than I ought. In fact, one of my biggest dreams is to move to Europe where it's so modern and classy. But there is something about homebaked apple pie, baseball, and the American South that just sings to me. It's amazing the number of people that take that for granted.

My suggestion is that, just, next time you want to complain about the government, or the military, or see a flag being raised, that you just take off your hat and be thankful for the ameneties that you have. Be thankful that because of freedom of speech, and laissez faire; capitalism, and freedom to gather, that you're allowed to have the lifestyle you have today. Remember that your grandparents fought in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the World Wars so that you can have your freedom. They were thinking if you. It's only best to remember them.

Be proud to be an American. (And let's come up with some new cliches.)

Shirlyn :D

Social Media Revolution

I believe blogging is the future of literature. If you don't believe me, just watch this video.

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Hopes and Expectations

Hey guys!

I want you to have as much fun as possible blogging and reading this site. Feel free to upload pictures, videos, links to other websites, and whatever else you might like!

Feel free to tell the world how you feel being an American, what you like about America, how you feel about the direction the country is going in...Anything! Also, feel free to talk about what's going on in class. If you just read a story and you're burning to tell someone about it, PLEASE blog it. Tell us what you liked, what you didn't like, what burned you up inside. Does it relate to America today? What's changed? What do you hope will change? It doesn't have to be grammatically correct. It doesn't have to be prim-and-proper. One of the number one things I like about blogging is the stream-of-conciousness flow about it. Just write what you're thinking, just like you would tell us in class.

You can also comment on what anyone has posted by clicking the "Comment" link at the bottom of an entry. You don't have to have a gmail account (although it's a plus). All you have to do is type what you think about an entry.

If you have any problems, feel free to e-mail me, call me, text me...Whatever. I'll be happy to help, but one of the reasons I chose this site is because of the easy formatting. I know some of you don't like blogging as much as I do, but I hope by the end of the semester, you will enjoy it a little more.

Shirlyn :D